About Us:

At Arise and Shine Services, our work is deeply personal. Founded on lived experience, we approach care with participant experience at the center of everything we do. We create an empowering environment where participants can build lasting skills, develop independence and grow into confident leaders in their own lives.

As a Registered NDIS Provider our team delivers high-quality, high-intensity clinical care using a person-centered, strengths-based approach. We believe success comes from solid collaboration. By working closely with participants, families and therapist's we support participants in their journey to achieving their goals.

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable, physically fit, compassionate, skilled and attentive Disability Support Worker to provide high-intensity, care. This role focuses heavily on mobility support, safety during community outings, and seizure management. You will be an essential partner in helping the participant manage their health & safely while supporting them to live an independent and fulfilling life.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

High-Intensity Mobility Support: Assist the participant with walking using a pelican belt and a walking frame. Maintain safety by standing directly behind the participant as they walk to keep them moving safely. Assist with transferring and taking participant to the toilet, including waiting safely at the door to ensure privacy while maintaining close supervision. Implement physical management strategies during transfers (e.g.,



putting your legs between the participant legs for stability).

Seizure Management: Maintain constant vigilance and follow the specialised care plan to respond immediately to seizures.

Hydrotherapy & Swimming: Accompany the participant to the pool once a week alongside Physiotherapist. You will be required to get into the water and swim with the participant during these sessions.

Community Outings & Driving: Safely drive the participant for community outings and appointments.

Teamwork: Work collaboratively on shift with other support workers.

Personal Care: Assist with daily hygiene, including showering, dressing, and toileting, ensuring dignity is maintained at all times.

Daily Documentation: Keep highly accurate, daily shift notes regarding health tracking and incident reporting.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: Proven experience in complex or high-intensity disability.

Reliability: A high level of accountability, punctuality, and attention to detail.

Communication: Clear English communication skills to interact effectively with the participant, their family, and medical professionals.

Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Individual Support / Disability (preferred).

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Current First Aid & CPR certificates.

Valid Driver’s Licence and a reliable vehicle including Insurance.

Pay: From $35.55 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 2.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Support Worker (Penrith)
🏢 Arise and Shine Services
📍 Penrith