Female Disability Support Worker — Overnight & Personal Care

Uconnex Community Services; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive casual hourly rates

Paid training and onsite orientation

Ongoing training and professional dev

Management and clinical team support

Employee Assistance Program

Meaningful difference in someone'slife

Job summary

Uconnex Community Services invites applications for Female Disability Support Workers to join our Bendigo region team in a casual capacity. The role focuses on 24/7 disability support, including overnight shifts, with an all-female team for personal care and ongoing support.

You will assist with daily living activities, mobility, medication support and household tasks while following individual support plans. A reliable, compassionate approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support or related care environments.
• Ability to perform personal care tasks and mobility support.
• Knowledge of manual handling and falls prevention.
• Good communication, empathy and reliability.
• Ability to work shifts including mornings, afternoons and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities (showering, dressing, meal prep).
• Provide mobility support and safe transfers using wheelchair assistance.
• Follow manual handling procedures and falls prevention strategies.
• Offer emotional support and promote independence and wellbeing.
• Provide overnight support and attend to participant needs during the night.
• Support with medication per individual plans and training.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment and accurate notes.

Skills

Disability support experience

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Overnight support

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Medication competency certification

Job description

Uconnex Community Services invites applications for Female Disability Support Workers to join our Bendigo region team in a casual capacity. The role focuses on 24/7 disability support, including overnight shifts, with an all-female team for personal care and ongoing support.

You will assist with daily living activities, mobility, medication support and household tasks while following individual support plans. A reliable, compassionate approach is essential.