Support Worker: Labrador

About the role

You will be working 1:1 with a participant who has complex support requirements. Because the participant is non-verbal, your ability to read subtle behavioural cues and understand that "behaviour is communication" is paramount. This is a highly clinical, meticulously structured household.

Key responsibilities

• Executing strict IDDSI Level 4 (Pureed) and Level 2 (Mildly Thick) mealtime management to mitigate severe choking and aspiration risks
• Monitoring for non-verbal cues of distress and implementing proactive Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies—strictly without the use of restrictive practices
• Managing complex epilepsy protocols, including immediate emergency response for convulsive seizures
• Executing personal care routines, manual handling, and precise clinical documentation

About you

• An active NDIS Worker Screening Card (Mandatory)
• Formal qualifications in Disability Support, Nursing, or a related field
• A HLTHPS006 "Assist Client with Medication" Certificate
• Demonstrated prior experience in high-intensity clinical support
• A valid First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, and National Police Check (or a willingness to obtain these before the commencement of your first shift)

About us

At Optimising Abilities, we exist to close the gap between file numbers and person-centred care. We don't just deliver services; we deliver a movement. We are the rare blend of values-driven, person-centred care backed by absolute, unwavering clinical governance.