Disability Support Worker – Parkinson's Disease | Merrylands

Australian Health Elevation Services Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Health Elevation Services Pty Ltd – Merrylands NSW is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist NDIS participants, with a focus on Parkinson's Disease. You will provide personal care, mobility support, medication prompting, and community access following care plans.

Requirements include Certificate III/IV in relevant fields, Parkinson's experience, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid/CPR, and at least 1 year in disability/aged care; driver’s licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Disability or Aged Care.
• Experience supporting clients with Parkinson's Disease – essential.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• First Aid & CPR.
• Good communication and a caring, person-centred approach.
• Driver's licence and reliable vehicle preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in disability/aged care.
• Experience with medication administration, manual handling and behavioural management.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with mobility and fall prevention.
• Support medication prompting/administration as per care plans.
• Assist with exercises and therapy activities.
• Support community access and appointments.
• Assist with meals and household tasks.
• Complete progress notes and report changes or concerns.
• Follow NDIS and AUHES policies and care plans.

Skills

Communication

Care

Person-centred care

Mobility support

Education

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

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Parkinson's Disease | Merrylands

Australian Health Elevation Services Pty Ltd – Merrylands NSW

AUHES is looking for a caring and experienced Disability Support Worker to support NDIS participants, particularly individuals living with Parkinson's Disease.

Key responsibilities

Provide personal care and daily living support

Assist with mobility and fall prevention

Support medication prompting/administration as per care plans

Assist with exercises and therapy activities

Support community access and appointments

Assist with meals and household tasks

Complete progress notes and report changes or concerns

Follow NDIS and AUHES policies and care plans

About you

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

Experience supporting clients with Parkinson's Disease – essential

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid & CPR

Good communication and a caring, person-centred approach

Driver's licence and reliable vehicle preferred

Minimum 1 year experience working in disability and aged care

Experience with medication administration, manual handling, and behavioural management

Why Join AUHES?

Flexible shifts

Supportive team

Training and career development opportunities

Meaningful work supporting people to live independently