Disability Support Worker - Female ONLY

Note: Apply if you are available in the mornings and able to work short shifts like the following:

Monday = 8 am - 5 pm

Tuesday = 11 am - 1 am

Wednesday = 8 am to 2 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm

Thursday = 8 am - 2 pm,

Friday = 8 am - 6 pm

DATE 20 / 09 /2026

REPORTS TO Prakash Bhattarai

Purpose of role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a vital role in improving the quality of life and independence of individuals with disabilities.

Main duties and responsibilities

- Assist individuals with daily personal hygiene routines, including showering, grooming, and dressing.
- Provide support with toileting and incontinence management.
- Maintain a safe and respectful environment while respecting each individual's dignity and privacy.
- Plan and accompany individuals to access community resources, events, and activities.
- Foster social inclusion and community participation by promoting interactions and engagement.
- Adapt to the unique needs and preferences of each individual to ensure a fulfilling community experience.
- Safely assist individuals with mobility, transfers, and positioning using proper manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Regularly assess the mobility needs of each individual and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop appropriate care plans.
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and dosage instructions, adhering to established protocols.
- Maintain accurate medication records and report any concerns or issues to the designated healthcare professionals.
- Assist individuals in safely using wheelchairs,



including transfers to and from the wheelchair.
- Ensure wheelchairs are maintained in valuable working order and report any repair needs promptly.
- The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

Other duties
- Fulfil other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required by ndis participants

Person Specification

Qualifications

- Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent, NDIS Screening Check, first aid, CPR

Experience
- 1 year of aged/disability experience or related field or willing to learn

Knowledge
- Driving is must, computer basics, meal preparation and general cleaning

Skills & competencies
- Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face.
- Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
- Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
- Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.
- Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.




- Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given, and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.

Personal attributes
- Professional approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Confident manner.
- Positive approach to change.

Other
- [eg Overnight/multisite stays away for work will be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.]
- [eg. Clean driving licence (essential / desirable).]

This serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I certify that I have read, understood and accept the duties, responsibilities and obligations of my position.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $39.00 – $42.00 per hour

Benefits

- Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work morning minimun shifts? Please include in your application.

Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Required)

Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
- National Police Certificate or Willing to get one? (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Female Disability Support Worker (Casual Morning) (Queanbeyan)
🏢 DTC Care
📍 Queanbeyan