Carer / Disability Support

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a compassionate Independent Carer/Disability Support Worker in Leppington, NSW. This casual role requires one-to-one support for a 65-year-old lady with disability and aged care needs. Friday and Saturday shifts with flexibility for other days when gaps arise.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility support, meal prep, companionship, and transport to appointments. Requirements include a current driver's license, own car, and First Aid and NDIS checks.

Qualifications

• Current Driver's License and own car required.
• Experience in aged care, disability support, or related community services preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to work independently and follow a daily schedule.

Responsibilities

• Follow and implement activities within daily schedule.
• Provide personal care including hygiene, grooming and dressing.
• Support mobility and movement per Allied Health recommendations.
• Assist with household tasks, meals, and ensuring a safe living environment.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to promote wellbeing.
• Arrange or accompany to medical appointments and outings using own car.
• Monitor client health and report any changes to family or supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with client and family while respecting privacy.
• Respond calmly to changing needs and respect client autonomy.

Skills

Driver's license

Own car

Compassionate

Flexible

Aged care experience

Communication skills

Independent worker

First Aid Certificate

NDIS Screening Check

ABN

Job description

We are a dedicated family committed to providing compassionate, person-centred support and services to our sister.

About the role

Friday's 8am-4pm; Saturday's 8am-10am

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Independent Carer / Disability Support Worker to join us in Leppington, NSW. This is a casual position requiring essential one-to-one support for a 65 year old lady with disability and aged care needs. You will play a vital part in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Whilst this role is for Friday's & Saturday's, we are seeking flexible applicants who can fill in on other days, when the usual scheduled care for that day is unavailable.

Key responsibilities

Follow and implement activities within daily schedule

Provide personal care and support including assistance with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, showering, grooming, and dressing

Support with mobility and movement by following and implementing Allied Health recommendations

Assist with household tasks including meal preparation and maintenance of a safe, clean living environment

Provide companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships and engagement

Enable access to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and outings using your own car

Monitor and report on clients' health, wellbeing, and any changes in condition

Communicate effectively with client and her family

Respect privacy, dignity, and cultural diversity and support activities

What we're looking for

Current Driver's License and own car is essential

Genuine willingness to actively help, engage, and provide care & companionship

Flexible in nature with a happy disposition

Experience working in aged care, disability support, or a related community services environment (preferred but not essential). Experience in raising a busy family will be highly considered.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively

Ability to work independently

Physical capability to perform manual handling and personal care tasks safely and respectfully

Reliability, punctuality, and a professional approach to work

Sensitivity to and respect for individual preferences, and client autonomy

Problem-solving skills and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to client needs and changing circumstances

Familiarity with FaceTime, Zoom, Teams, Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, DVD's, & Word

ABN (or proof of application of ABN)

Current First Aid Certificate

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (through Service NSW)

What we offer

Competitive hourly rates of pay: Friday's $50/hour; Saturday's $75/hour

Training from a supportive family