Join Direct Care Assistance (DCA) as a Disability Support Worker in Tarneit!

Are you passionate about helping others live independently and improve their quality of life? Do you have a caring attitude, a proactive approach, and the skills to provide secure, person-centred support? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At Direct Care Assistance, we support individuals with physical disabilities and/or mental health challenges to live independently and achieve their personal goals. We are currently seeking dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in Tarneit .

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

- Provide hands-on assistance with daily living activities, personal care, and manual handling.
- Assist with transfers and mobility, including supporting participants who use wheelchairs.
- Prepare meals and provide support with safe meal preparation and mealtime assistance.
- Provide continence care and catheter care.
- Support participants with community access, appointments, and other daily activities.
- Encourage independence, dignity, and participation in meaningful activities.




- Follow individual support plans and maintain accurate shift notes and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with participants, their families, and the DCA team to ensure quality support.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for caring, reliable, and proactive individuals who have:

- Previous experience in disability support, aged care, or a similar care-related field.
- Practical experience with manual handling, transfers, and wheelchair assistance.
- Knowledge and experience in meal preparation and safe mealtime support.
- Experience providing continence care and catheter care.
- The ability to confidently support participants with community access.
- A compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach to care.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- A willingness to learn, follow support plans, and work as part of a team.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in someone's life and have the relevant care experience, we encourage you to apply!

📌 Disability Support Worker (Tarneit)
🏢 Direct Care Assistance
📍 Tarneit