Disability Support Workers – Zillmere

Location: Zillmere, Brisbane QLD
Employment type: Casual
Shifts: Morning, afternoon with sleepover shifts
Positions available: Multiple

ACCORD CARE is a trusted provider of person-centred disability support services to NDIS participants. We deliver Supported Independent Living (SIL), in-home care, community participation, short-term accommodation, and community nursing.

We are committed to delivering structured and consistent support through clear care planning, evidence-informed clinical guidance, and highly trained teams working in high-responsibility environments. Our focus is on providing safe, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and the highest standard of support for every participant.

We are urgently seeking experienced and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join a Supported Independent Living household in Zillmere.

You will support two participants with different health and daily living needs, including muscular dystrophy, sleep apnoea, heart-related conditions, diabetes requiring insulin management, pancreatitis and communication difficulties.

This role requires workers who are confident providing personal care, medication assistance, diabetes support and safe manual handling. Morning, afternoon and sleepover shifts are available.

• →Provide respectful assistance with personal care and daily living activities.
• →Support safe transfers and mobility using a Sara Stedy transfer aid.
• →Assist with diabetes management and insulin administration in accordance with relevant training and care plans.
• →Provide medication assistance safely and accurately.
• →Monitor participants’ health and wellbeing and promptly escalate concerns.
• →Follow individual care plans, clinical guidance and risk-management strategies.
• →Complete accurate progress notes, medication records and incident reports.
• →Support participants to maintain their dignity, independence and personal choices.
• →Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable home environment.
• →Communicate effectively with participants, colleagues and the wider support team.

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Ageing or a related qualification.
• Previous experience supporting people with complex health or physical support needs.
• Current diabetes and insulin-management training, or willingness to complete it before undertaking relevant duties.
• Current medication-assistance training.
• Current manual-handling training and confidence using transfer equipment such as a Sara Stedy.
• Experience providing personal care.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current Australian working rights.
• Availability for a combination of morning, afternoon and sleepover shifts.
• Strong communication, documentation and teamwork skills.
• A reliable, calm and person-centred approach.

A current driver’s licence and access to reliable transport will be highly regarded.

Please submit your current résumé outlining your relevant experience, qualifications, availability and confidence supporting participants with complex health and personal-care needs.