31 Aug
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Classy Life
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New South Wales
31 Aug
Classy Life
New South Wales
Job Description
Disability Support Worker - Personal Care
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Classy Life Pty Ltd is looking for compassionate, reliable, and engaging Support Workers to join our growing team.
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We are currently seeking dedicated workers to support a participant with mobility challenges. If you have experience supporting clients with high physical needs and want to provide consistent, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.
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Classy Life Pty Ltd is looking for compassionate, reliable, and engaging Support Workers to join our growing team.
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We are currently seeking dedicated workers to support a participant with mobility challenges. If you have experience supporting clients with high physical needs and want to provide consistent, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.
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About the Role
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You will provide one-on-one support, ensuring safety, dignity, and structure for a participant who relies on you for mobility and daily care. This role requires patience, strong communication skills, and confidence working with bed-bound individuals.
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Key responsibilities include:
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- Manual Handling & Transfers: Safely assist with transfers, repositioning, and mobilisation using 4 wheel walkers, and other equipment.
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- Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence management.
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- Meal Preparation: Support with preparing meals that meet dietary and medical needs.
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- Documentation: Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and observations of any changes in condition or behaviour.
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- Emergency Response:
Respond appropriately to medical or behavioural emergencies, ensuring safety at all times.
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- Housekeeping: Perform light household duties to maintain a clean, safe environment.
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About You
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You are kind, respectful, and an excellent communicator. You genuinely care about the people you support and can build meaningful connections, including with non-verbal clients.
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You are confident in providing personal care and performing manual handling tasks safely and effectively.
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Key Selection Criteria:
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- Minimum 1+ years' experience in disability support or a similar field
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- Experience supporting participants with mobility needs.
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- Experience with manual handling (4 wheel walkers, transfers)
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- Robust communication and interpersonal skills
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- Ability to work independently and adapt to individual needs
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- Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding principles
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- Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
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- Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and problem-solving ability
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Key Responsibilities (Summary)
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- Build positive relationships with participants, families, and support networks
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- Deliver care in line with individual care plans
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- Maintain accurate progress notes and incident reports
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- Follow workplace health and safety and safeguarding practices
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- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
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Requirements
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- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
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- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
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- Proof of right to work in Australia
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📌 Disability Support Worker - Personal Care (New South Wales)
🏢 Classy Life
📍 New South Wales