Disability Support Workers - Wadalba (Males)

Maxlife Care is a leading Doctor-led NDIS provider, delivering personalized and clinically robust care to participants with complex needs. We are driven by our shared purpose to provide the highest standard of quality social and clinical care, supporting our participants to live their lives to Max!   

Our experienced team ensures our unique ability to support the most complex medical, social and aspirational needs. As a result, we are growing fast! 

Our values are being and belonging, quality, integrity, innovation, empathy and diversity are at the heart of every decision we make as a team. 

About the Client: Our client is a gentleman in his late 50s living with early onset Alzheimer's disease and coeliac disease. Before his diagnosis, he was an active man who enjoyed the gym, church and the company of family. When supported by calm, familiar staff and a predictable routine, he can still be sociable and easy-going, enjoying simple conversation and time outdoors.

  
About the Role: This is a male-only role. Being male is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), given the nature of intimate personal care our client requires and the client's preferences and safety considerations documented in his care plan.
You will support our client across a 24/7 SIL model, working across morning routines, community access, meal preparation, evening supervision and active overnight shifts. You will work alongside a small, dedicated household team, guided by a Positive Behaviour Support Plan and supported by our clinical and rostering functions.

• Personal care including showering, dressing, grooming and continence support, delivered with dignity and warmth.
• Frequent verbal prompting and hands-on support to guide the client through daily routines.
• Medication administration in line with the care plan (clinical oversight provided).
• Meal planning, preparation and supervision, maintaining a strict gluten-free environment for coeliac safety.
• 1:1 community access, transport and social participation, with close supervision to manage disorientation and absconding risk.
• Active overnight supervision, including support with disrupted sleep and settling.
• Accurate documentation of shift notes, medication records, incidents and behavioural observations in line with NDIS Practice Standards.

About You

• Male applicants only, under Section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Ageing, or a related qualification (Certificate IV highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience supporting clients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease or acquired brain injury.
• Confidence with Positive Behaviour Support strategies and trauma-informed care.
• Physical presence, resilience and manual handling competence to manage occasional aggression during personal care safely and calmly.
• Coeliac awareness and strict gluten-free food handling.
• Calm, patient communication style - able to de-escalate without confrontation.
• Reliable, punctual, non-judgemental and committed to continuity for the client.
• Availability for a mix of day, evening and active overnight shifts.
• NSW Driver’s License (or similar) plus own car is desirable.

Our benefits:

• Flexible working environment
• Buddy shifts with experienced Disability Support Practitioners
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to transition into Permanent Part Time employment.
• Support & mentor people with Disabilities and make a difference
• Attractive and Competitive Pay Rates (SCHADS Award)
• Opportunities to move into permanent roles
• Partnership with Sonder for EAP and Wellbeing support.

How to apply & next steps: 
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All staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19.