Disability Support Worker - Bunbury and Surrounding Suburbs

Disability Support Worker - Bunbury and Surrounding Suburbs

Company: Essential Nursing and Disability Services Work type: Casual Location: Bunbury and Surrounding Suburbs On-site/Remote: On-site

Essential Nursing and Disability Services is a diversity-led NDIS care and community services provider focused on delivering excellence. We partner with stakeholders to provide person-focused caring services within the disability sector, ensuring each participant receives the support they need to thrive. We recognise individual needs, aspirations, and preferences, tailoring our services to help each person reach their full potential and live a fulfilled life.

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our team. This role involves supporting individuals with multiple complexities, including Huntington's Disease, severe dysphagia, complex behaviours, high falls risk, and those who communicate using Assistive Technology. You will work within a small, supportive team to deliver high-quality daily living support in a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment. This position is initially casual, with potential to move to permanent part-time based on performance, reliability, and demonstrated skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred personal care and daily living support.
• Support participants with Huntington's Disease, severe dysphagia, complex behaviours, and high falls risk.
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and implement behaviour support strategies safely and consistently.
• Assist with medication administration, meal-time management, and complex care supports.
• Support participants who communicate using Assistive Technology (AT) and adapt communication approaches.
• Provide high-intensity supports, including manual handling and other complex care tasks where appropriately trained and competent.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and documentation.
• Implement care plans and collaborate with allied health professionals and stakeholders.
• Support participants in engaging with community, social, and recreational activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
• Adhere to WHS requirements, infection control standards, safeguarding obligations, and organisational policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Essential:
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or Aged Care
• Demonstrated experience of a minimum of 2 years supporting individuals with Huntington’s Disease, severe dysphagia and mealtime management, complex behaviours, high falls risk, Assistive Technology (AT) communication systems.
• Knowledge on the implementation of PBS strategies.
• Experience in mealtime management (texture modifications, aspiration prevention).
• Medication administration competency and experience.
• First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) – current and valid.
• Manual Handling and Infection Control training (completed within the last 12 months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain).
• Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable, insured vehicle.
• Completion of NDIS Workers' Orientation Module.
• Flu vaccination 2026.
• Desirable:
• Additional qualifications or training in Behaviour Support, Dementia Care, or Mental Health.
• Experience in supported independent living (SIL) or residential disability settings.
• Strong understanding of Huntington’s Disease progression, neurological conditions, communication changes, and emotional regulation.

Skills & Attributes

• Empathetic, patient, and person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support individuals using Assistive Technology.
• Strong observation and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and reliable with a professional attitude.
• Commitment to maintaining residents’ dignity and promoting independence.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Hourly rate: $34.44 - $36.81 plus relevant penalties where applicable.
• Novated lease for tax savings.
• Learning & development opportunities.
• Positive and inclusive work culture.