Disability Support Worker

Lifestyle Solutions; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking an Individual Support Worker in Broken Hill, NSW for a casual role. You will provide personal care and support at home and in the community, helping participants maintain independence and participate in activities.

Responsibilities include supporting daily living tasks, documenting care notes, and following individual support plans. The role requires a NSW driver’s licence and certain clinical certifications.

Qualifications

• Catheter care experience and hospital support.
• Strong documentation, reporting and communication skills.
• NDIS clearance and mandatory certifications (First Aid/CPR/WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Offer support in home and community settings.
• Support participants with mental health needs.
• Provide personal care (showering, toileting, feeding, dressing).
• Assist with community participation and recreation.
• Follow individual support plans.
• Complete handover notes and incident reports.
• Provide catheter care with hospital support.
• Apply manual handling skills.

Skills

Catheter care

Documentation

Computer literacy

Education

Disability or Community Services qualification

Tools

NDIS Screening clearance

Orientation module

First Aid HLTAID011

CPR HLTAID009

Working With Children Check

Job description

Individual Support Worker

Casual

Location: Broken Hill, NSW

Must have a full NSW Drivers Licence and Full Comprehensive Insurance

Personal care is required and you must be confident providing it

In home and community access program support

Wednesday 1000 to 1300 and 1530 to 1730; Friday 1000 to 1300 and 1530 to 1730; and leave coverage.

Make a real impact

As an Individual Support Worker with Lifestyle Solutions, you will help customers build independence at home and in their community. If you are caring, reliable and motivated to support others, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Offering support in the home and the community.
• Supporting our participant with mental health needs.
• Providing personal care including showering, toileting, feeding and dressing.
• Assisting with community participation and recreation programs.
• Following individual support plan.
• Completing clear and factual handover notes and incident reports.
• Catheter care with hospital support.
• Using Manual handling skills.

Why you will love working with us

• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Hourly rate based on the SCHADS Award
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience with catheter care and hospital supports
• Strong computer skills are essential for daily documentation, reporting, and communication
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance & Workers Orientation Module
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) & CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)
• Current Working With Children Check
• Qualifications in Disability or Community Services or equivalent relevant experience

Who we are

Lifestyle Solutions provides person centered support to people with disability, young people, families and communities. We believe in equality, respect and everyone having access to quality services delivered by caring and dedicated people.