Complex Care Disability Support Worker
At Therapy Care we are a people first business. Our vision is to create a connected community where participants, carers, and families feel welcome and valued. We empower individuals living with disabilities to realize their dreams - no matter how big or small.
Our team is always growing. If you have experience in Palliative Care or Challenging Behaviors, we want to hear from you too.
At Therapy Care, we serve communities throughout Western Sydney, focusing primarily on the Penrith - Blacktown and Bankstown regions (including surrounding areas within a 30-minute drive). To ensure seamless support for our clients, our team members are expected to work flexibly across these coverage zones.
Hours: shifts are generally 2 to 4 hours with some being 6 hours. Shift times are dependent on what is in the NDIS finding. We always try to provide more than one shift per day as close as possible.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, some weekends will also be required.
Location: Werrington area. Therapy Care has services from Penrith to Bankstown and in the Hills region.
Rate: L2 P1 - $45.28 Cert 3 in individual supports or community service
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L2 P2 - $46.70 Cert 4 or higher in individual supports or community service
Start: As soon as possible
The majority of our participants rely on Drop-in Support and Assistance with Daily Living to maintain their independence. Our goal is to provide tailored, day-to-day assistance, ranging from getting them out of bed and ready for the day, household tasks to community access-empowering participants to lead fulfilling, autonomous lives.
Experience in complex care disability work like the following:
- Enteral feeding (PEG, Mickey button, tube feeding).
- Epilepsy management.
- Medication like injections, webster packs etc.
- Catheter care.
- Wound management and dressing.
- Meal preparation to specific dietary requirements like puree food.
- Diabetes care and monitoring levels for safety.
- Experience supporting non-verbal participants, including behaviors and use of AT communication devices (not essential but highly desirable).
- Personal care assistance like showering, toileting, transfers from bed to wheelchair.
- Manual handling to assist with physical tasks like bed changing, hoists and slings.
Requirements:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Emotional Resilience & Regulation to help de-escalate situations and provide a sense of safety for the participants.
- Ability to observe and report on potential safety issues.
- High-Level Adaptive Communication skills to develop connections, show care and support. Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, their families, and other professionals involved in their care.
- Professional empathy, compassion, and a collaborative approach. Foster a positive and supportive environment.
Mandatory Checks:
- Cert III (Individual Support/Disability) or above.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid/CPR.
- Driver’s License & Insured Vehicle that can be used for work.
- NDIS Orientation Module's x4.
Why Join Our Team?
- Recognizing Excellence: We celebrate our wins! Through our online platform, we run regular programs like Employee of the Month, where the winner receives a $250 voucher.
- Your Pocket Matters: Access our Internal Employee Discount Scheme to save on everyday expenses, including popular brands, shopping, fuel, car rental schemes, and discounted vouchers.
- Stable & Meaningful Work: Enjoy stability in a role where you make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disabilities and the aged.
Please apply online through our job ads with your resume.
Please visit our company website for more information
