Female Disability Support Worker – Heighett
JessiCare is currently seeking a warm, reliable and experienced female Disability Support Worker to join a new support team for a participant living in Moorabbin.
This role would suit someone who is bubbly, kind, patient and genuinely passionate about building meaningful relationships with the people they support. The participant is looking for someone she can truly connect with — someone who is fun, engaging, respectful and able to support her to live as independently, confidently and freely as possible.
About the Participant
The participant is a young woman living with high physical support needs. She uses a wheelchair and requires assistance with daily living, personal care and community access. She also lives with POTS and a range of complex support needs, so previous experience supporting participants with high intensity or complex physical disability is highly regarded.
She enjoys crafting, musical theatre, creativity, connection and spending time with people who bring positive energy into her day. The right person will be someone who can support her practically while also being a great personality fit.
Shift Times
We are currently recruiting for support across the following shift times:
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Applicants do not need to be available for all shifts, however regular ongoing availability is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The role may include:
- Assistance with personal care, including showering, toileting, dressing and self-care routines
- Supporting transfers, mobility and wheelchair-related needs
- Domestic assistance and daily living support
- Community access and transport
- Supporting the participant with hobbies, interests and social connection
- Monitoring wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes in presentation
- Following care plans, routines and JessiCare policies and procedures
- Completing clear and accurate progress notes
- Building a consistent, respectful and person-centred support relationship
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Female, due to the nature of personal care requirements and participant preference
- Warm, bubbly, reliable and easy to connect with
- Confident supporting people with complex physical disability
- Experienced in personal care, toileting, showering and high-support needs
- LGBTQIA+ inclusive, respectful and affirming
- Interested in building genuine rapport through shared interests such as creativity, crafts, music, theatre or community activities
- Calm, attentive and able to follow support plans carefully
- Professional, punctual and committed to consistency
- Comfortable working one-on-one in a participant’s home and community environment
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A valid driver’s licence
- Access to a reliable vehicle suitable for participant transport. Please note, very large vehicles may not be suitable due to transport accessibility requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Relevant disability, health or community services experience
- Strong communication skills
- A person-centred and respectful approach to support
Highly Regarded
- Experience supporting participants with high intensity or complex physical disability
- Experience with wheelchair users and mobility support
- Experience supporting participants with POTS or similar health conditions
- Manual handling or transfer experience
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or equivalent experience
About JessiCare
JessiCare is a disability support provider that prides itself on building strong, meaningful relationships with participants, families and support teams. We focus on creating carefully matched, consistent teams that support participants to feel heard, respected, safe and empowered.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a carefully selected support team and make a genuine difference in someone’s day-to-day life.
To apply, please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience, availability and why you believe you would be a great fit for this role.
Pay: $45.00 – $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
