About the role A Disability Support Worker provides person-centred support to NDIS participants to help them live as independently as possible, achieve their goals, and participate in daily life and the community. Supports are guided by each participant's NDIS plan, individual support plan, and preferences. The role focuses on dignity, choice, respect, and enabling independence rather than doing everything for the person.

Key responsibilities

- Assist with showering/bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting/continence support, meal preparation, eating support, and household tasks (cleaning, laundry, etc.) while maintaining privacy and dignity

- Safely assist with transfers, mobility, and use of equipment (e.g. hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs) following assessed manual handling techniques, care plans, and workplace health and safety requirements

- Prompt, assist with, or administer medications strictly in accordance with the participant's medication administration record

- Support participants to attend appointments, social activities, shopping, recreation, education/work, and community events, which may include transport or assistance with public transport

- Observe and report changes in health, mood,



behaviour, or wellbeing, and follow any behaviour support plans, mealtime management plans, or health care plans

- Complete accurate shift notes, handover records, incident reports, and medication records

- Communicate effectively with the participant, family/carers, supervisors, and the broader support team

- Work in line with the NDIS Code of Conduct, NDIS Practice Standards, organisational policies, and workplace health and safety rules

- Maintain infection control and use PPE as required

- Respond to emergencies and perform protected manual handling

About you

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (clearance)

- Current First Aid and CPR certificates (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009 or equivalent)

- Working with Children Check

- Right to work in Australia

- Completion of the free NDIS Worker Orientation Module

- Infection prevention module

- Manual handling training

- Medication assistance competency

- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle

- Highly reliable with consistent attendance, punctuality, and follow-through on shifts and commitments

📌 Disability Support Worker (Morphett Vale)
🏢 Virtuous Care
📍 Morphett Vale