Disability Support Worker

Greenstaff Medical; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenstaff Medical is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker in Melbourne to provide person-centred support, help clients achieve goals, and maintain independence.

You will assist with personal care, home duties, and community access, including manual handling and hoist operation where needed. A driver’s licence and First Aid/ CPR are preferred, with 1.5–2 years' experience in complex care required.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care and manual handling.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach
• Minimum of 1.5-2 years' experience as a Disability Support Worker
• Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or a similar field

Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene support
• Community access and social support
• Domestic assistance and meal preparation
• Manual handling and transfers
• Hoist operation, where required
• Support for clients with complex care needs
• Transport of appointments and community activities

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate approach

Reliability

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability / Individual Support / Aged Care

Diploma in Disability / Aged Care (optional)

Tools

First Aid & CPR Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Driver's licence

Job description

You will provide person-centered support to people living with disability, helping them achieve their goals, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene support
• Community access and social support
• Domestic assistance and meal preparation
• Manual handling and transfers
• Hoist operation, where required
• Support for clients with complex care needs
• Transport of appointments and community activities

About you

• Experience in complex care and manual handling
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach
• Minimum of 1.5-2 years' experience as a Disability Support Worker
• Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or a similar field