Disability Support Worker – Bowel Care, Personal Care & Manual Handling
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Worker with experience in bowel care, personal care, and manual handling?
Triniti Home Care is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centred support to participants in their homes and communities.
We are looking for someone who is confident supporting participants with bowel care, personal care, and manual handling, and who understands the importance of maintaining dignity, safety, and privacy at all times.
About the Role
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide personalised care and support to participants, assisting them with personal care, bowel care, mobility, transfers, daily living tasks, and community participation.
You will work within a supportive team and follow individualised care plans and established procedures to ensure safe and consistent support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene.
- Provide bowel care in accordance with the participant's care plan, training, and clinical instructions.
- Perform manual handling and safe transfers, including use of mobility and transfer equipment where required.
- Assist participants with mobility and positioning.
- Support domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
- Support community participation, including social outings and recreational activities.
- Provide transportation assistance, including driving participants to appointments, shopping, and community activities.
- Maintain participant dignity, privacy, safety, and wellbeing at all times.
- Complete accurate progress notes and report any changes or concerns.
- Follow individualised care plans, risk assessments, and workplace procedures.
- Work collaboratively with participants, families, healthcare professionals, and the wider support team.
What We Offer
✔ Competitive hourly rates
✔ Flexible work schedules to suit your availability
✔ Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
✔ Supportive and inclusive team environment
✔ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives
✔ Ongoing work opportunities for the right applicants
Selection Criteria
- Minimum 1 year of experience in disability, aged care, community health, or a related sector.
- Experience with bowel care is essential.
- Experience providing personal care and support with toileting and hygiene.
- Experience with manual handling and participant transfers.
- Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Disability, Aged Care, or a related field.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
- Current National Police Clearance.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain.
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC), if applicable.
- Current Full Driver's Licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Good communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow care plans and instructions consistently.
- Reliable, professional, and compassionate approach to participant care.
Work Schedule
Flexible shifts may include:
- Morning shifts
- Afternoon shifts
- Day shifts
- Evening shifts
- Weekend shifts
The Right Person Will Be
- Experienced and confident with bowel care and personal care.
- Confident with manual handling and safe transfers.
- Patient, compassionate, and respectful.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Able to follow individualised care plans and clinical instructions.
- Committed to maintaining participant dignity, privacy, safety, and independence.
Child Safe Commitment
At Triniti Home Care, we are committed to providing a child safe environment where all children and young people feel valued, respected, and protected.
We uphold the rights of every child to feel safe, be heard, and thrive.
Our staff are trained to recognise, respond to, and report any concerns for a child's safety or wellbeing, in line with Australian Child Safe Standards and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.
How to Apply
If you have the experience, qualifications, and passion for providing high-quality disability support, we encourage you to apply.
Click "Apply Now" and submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Email: [email protected]
Join Triniti Home Care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support. Apply today!
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $34.00 – $43.23 per hour
Application Question(s):
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driver Licence (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Authorised to work in Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
