About the Role
As a Personal Care Attendant, you will provide hands-on personal care and day-to-day support to NDIS participants in their own homes, helping them maintain dignity, comfort, and independence. Day-to-day duties will include:
- Personal care support, including showering, grooming, dressing and continence care
- Assistance with mobility, transfers and use of aids/equipment
- Medication prompting and reminders
- Domestic assistance – light housework, laundry and meal preparation
- Support with community access and social participation
- Companionship and emotional support, with respect for participants' culture and routine
- Accurate progress notes and reporting in line with participants' support plans
Essential Checks & Certifications
All applicants must currently hold, or be willing and eligible to obtain prior to starting, the following:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (clearance)
- National Police Check (current, within required timeframe)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 or equivalent)
- CPR Certificate (current, HLTAID009 or equivalent)
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module ("Quality, Safety and You")
- Current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle (preferred)
Essential Criteria
Due to the personal care needs and cultural preferences of the participants we support, this role has the following genuine occupational requirements:
- Female applicants only — this role involves intimate personal care and is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)
- Aged 30 years and above
- Fluent in Egyptian Arabic and English (spoken and written)
- Reliable, punctual and comfortable working independently in participants' homes
- Compassionate, patient and respectful approach to care
Highly Regarded (Not Essential)
You'll stand out if you also have:
- Experience supporting people living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease
- Aged care experience (home care, residential care or community care)
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Ageing Support, or Disability (or working towards)
What We Offer
- Supportive, family-oriented team culture
- Ongoing training and NDIS module support
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability
- Opportunity for regular, ongoing hours with a growing local provider
- Competitive pay in line with the SCHADS Award
Expected hours: 1.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
