Male Disability Support Worker

Come and join our amazing team and help us make a difference to the lives of people living with disability.

About the role

Afternoon/Sleepover shifts will be available. Participant support requirements will include, full assistance with personal care, medication management, following an epilepsy management plan, following a mealtime management plan, communication assistance, transportation, community access, facilitating fun activities such as swimming, activities of daily living and independent living skills.

Your new company:

Myxa is a registered NDIS Service provider assisting people with disability, their family, and carers. We deliver individually tailored services to maximise participant choice and control. We aim to support our participants to empower them to achieve their goals and live a full life.

Our mission at Myxa is to empower participants to achieve their goals and foster a deep sense of accomplishment, capability, and self-worth through support that is both structured and compassionate.

About you

You are a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated individual with a genuine passion to make a difference to the lives of people living with a disability.  As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:

• A strong understanding of the NDIS and participant support requirements

• Experience and/or training in seizure management

• Experience and/or training in mealtime management

• Experience supporting NDIS participants with intellectual disabilities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to respond appropriately to cues and gestures

• Passion for building strong relationships and rapport with participants

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

• Ability to complete detailed and accurate documentation

• Enjoy facilitating fun activities

• First Aid Certificate

• Drivers Licence

• Comprehensive Car Insurance

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

• Working with Children Check

• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination

• Legal working rights in Australia

You will have the opportunity to work for a organisation who prides themselves on providing the most suitable supports for our participants. You will be provided with the opportunity of ongoing training to enable you to provide the best quality supports.

We also offer:

• Competitive causal rates
• An opportunity to develop and advance in your career

What you need to do now

Please submit your application by pressing ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. MYXA is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly support the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.