Are you ready to make a real impact and transform lives? As a Disability Support Worker with Connecting Families, you’ll empower young people with complex needs to achieve their dreams. Join our dedicated team and experience a fulfilling career About Connecting Families Connecting Families is a leading service provider in Australia dedicated to creating life-changing opportunities for children, young people, and aged individuals. We ensure their health, wellbeing, and growth through holistic care, with a team committed to making a difference. Enjoy professional growth, a flexible schedule, and competitive pay rates that reflect your experience. Job Overview The client presents a range of complex health and behavioral conditions that require specialized support. Key aspects of the client’s condition include: Behavioral Challenges: Giving threats and intimidation. Non-compliant behaviors, such as resisting support. Physical aggression and self-harm. Verbal aggression. Health Conditions: Diagnosed with schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, PTSD, hypertension, and hyperthyroidism. Suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Experienced a right MCA occlusion (stroke) in 2022, leading to acquired brain injury and VRE. Has a history of epilepsy and stroke. The role involves implementing trauma-informed care strategies, de-escalating challenging situations, promoting medication compliance, and ensuring the client’s safety and wellbeing through compassionate and professional support. Responsibilities Supervise and motivate the client for mobility exercises. Support healthy meal preparation and ensure adherence to a balanced menu. Assist with medication compliance and household tasks. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule and encourage calming activities. Engage in meaningful conversations and build rapport. Promote daily personal hygiene and reinforce its importance. Monitor bowel health and ensure medication compliance for constipation. Maintain accurate records to ensure high standards of care. About You Compassionate Connector: Build meaningful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Calm Under Pressure: Skillfully manage and de-escalate challenging situations. Focused on Outcomes: Commit to providing client-focused services that deliver positive results. Trauma-Sensitive: Understand the impact of trauma on behavior and adapt your approach accordingly. Experienced Professional: At least 2 years of experience in NDIS or aged care. Therapeutic Mindset: Apply therapeutic techniques to address challenging behaviors effectively. Flexible and Reliable: Ready to adapt to various shifts and provide consistent care. Essential Requirements Nationally accredited Certificate III in Disability or higher in Disability or Community Services. Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Willingness to obtain a National Police Check. Valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle. Current First Aid and CPR Certificate. Certification in Trauma-Informed Care (desirable). Must have high personal care experience and prior work in Aged Care. Must be willing to cover sleep shifts. Job Location Dubbo, New South Wales 2830, Australia Shift Schedule 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (Weekdays) Shift Assignment: Morning: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Afternoon/Night-Sleep: 6:00 PM – 10:00 AM Pay Rate Negotiable based on experience. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career and become a valued member of a team that truly cares, Apply Now and join Connecting Families today Together, we’ll create brighter futures, one step at a time.