Disability Support Worker - Personal Care

Classy Life; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Classy Life Pty Ltd in New South Wales is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide one-on-one personal care and mobility assistance for a participant with mobility challenges.

You will support daily living, maintain safety and dignity, and work with a small team to deliver consistent, person-centred care. Current First Aid/CPR, NDIS checks preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years' experience in disability support or similar.
• Experience supporting participants with mobility needs.
• Experience with manual handling (4 wheel walkers, transfers).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to individual needs.
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding principles.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with participants, families, and support networks.
• Deliver care in line with individual care plans.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and incident reports.
• Follow workplace health and safety and safeguarding practices.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.

Skills

Disability support experience

Manual handling

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Personal Care

Classy Life Pty Ltd is looking for compassionate, reliable, and engaging Support Workers to join our growing team.

We are currently seeking dedicated workers to support a participant with mobility challenges. If you have experience supporting clients with high physical needs and want to provide consistent, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

Classy Life Pty Ltd is looking for compassionate, reliable, and engaging Support Workers to join our growing team.

We are currently seeking dedicated workers to support a participant with mobility challenges. If you have experience supporting clients with high physical needs and want to provide consistent, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

You will provide one-on-one support, ensuring safety, dignity, and structure for a participant who relies on you for mobility and daily care. This role requires patience, strong communication skills, and confidence working with bed-bound individuals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manual Handling & Transfers: Safely assist with transfers, repositioning, and mobilisation using 4 wheel walkers, and other equipment.
• Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence management.
• Meal Preparation: Support with preparing meals that meet dietary and medical needs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and observations of any changes in condition or behaviour.
• Emergency Response: Respond appropriately to medical or behavioural emergencies, ensuring safety at all times.
• Housekeeping: Perform light household duties to maintain a clean, safe environment.

About You

You are kind, respectful, and an excellent communicator. You genuinely care about the people you support and can build meaningful connections, including with non-verbal clients.

You are confident in providing personal care and performing manual handling tasks safely and effectively.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Minimum 1+ years' experience in disability support or a similar field
• Experience supporting participants with mobility needs.
• Experience with manual handling (4 wheel walkers, transfers)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to individual needs
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding principles
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
• Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and problem-solving ability

Key Responsibilities (Summary)

• Build positive relationships with participants, families, and support networks
• Deliver care in line with individual care plans
• Maintain accurate progress notes and incident reports
• Follow workplace health and safety and safeguarding practices
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals

Requirements

• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Proof of right to work in Australia