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Residential Care Worker - Illawarra - Multiple LocationsSydney Health & Care Services • Wollongong, NSW, AU
Residential Care Worker - Illawarra - Multiple Locations

Residential Care Worker - Illawarra - Multiple Locations

Sydney Health & Care Services • Wollongong, NSW, AU
8 days ago
Job description

Job Description

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Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS) is hiring Disability Support Workers to join our Residential care team in Supported Independent Living in Wollongong NSW.

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We have Casual and Part time shifts available:

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Availability across a 24/7 roster, including morning, afternoon and night is required. Availability for active and sleepover night shifts as needed is essential.

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Shift durations range from 2hrs - 9hrs.

We are looking for experience with: \n

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  • Behaviour management
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  • Stoma care
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  • PEG Feeding
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  • Medication administration (including insulin)
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Behaviours of concern you must be confident supporting: This role may involve supporting participants who can display: \n

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  • self-injurious behaviours (e.g., head hitting, biting)
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  • physical aggression (e.g., grabbing, scratching, striking)
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  • property damage (e.g., throwing items, slamming doors)
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  • absconding/exit-seeking behaviours
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  • sensory-seeking and repetitive behaviours
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  • personal care/hygiene complexities
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Key responsibilities \n

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  • Follow BSP strategies consistently (including Green/Yellow/Red response)
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  • Use low arousal de-escalation and proactive support strategies
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  • Provide personal care, hygiene support, and daily living assistance
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  • Medication administration (Webster packs) and PRN processes as authorised
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  • Complete clear documentation: shift notes, ABC/behaviour tracking, incident reporting
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  • Maintain participant dignity, privacy, and professional boundaries
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  • Escalate concerns through the chain: Team Leader House Coordinator ROM (after hours via On-Call)
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What we’re looking for \n

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  • SIL experience and confidence with complex behaviours (highly regarded)
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  • Strong documentation skills and ability to follow plans precisely
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  • Medication competency (or willingness to complete competency assessment promptly)
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  • Calm under pressure, consistent, and respectful communication
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Essential requirements: \n

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  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain immediately)
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  • National Police Check
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  • First Aid + CPR (current)
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  • Must have a reliable car that is insured and have NSW Driver's License (Provisional is acceptable)
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  • Minimum Cert IV in Disability / Community Services / Mental Health (or equivalent)
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  • Unrestricted Australian work rights
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  • No sponsorship provided
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  • Two professional references
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