Personal Care & Disability Support Worker
SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services – Wollongong NSW
Casual/Temporary
1mo ago , from SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services
Personal Care & Disability Support Worker (Wollongong)
We are seeking experienced Personal Care & Disability Support Workers to support participants with high-level personal care needs, including bowel management and enema care, across the Wollongong region.
Applicants must be able to commit to shifts ranging from 4-10 hours per day.
About the Role
You will be supporting participants with:
- Catheter care (specifically Navina catheters)
- Limited independence with daily living tasks
- Ongoing hygiene, infection control, and dignity requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level personal care, including hygiene, toileting, and dressing
- Perform bowel care and enema administration in line with care plans
- Maintain strict infection control standards
- Assist with meal preparation and domestic tasks
- Support safe transfers and basic manual handling
- Communicate professionally with the support team and management
- Prioritise participant dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times
- Demonstrated experience or training with bowel care and enemas (mandatory)
- Strong experience providing personal care to participants with high support needs
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong understanding of infection control and safe care practices
Personal Care & Disability Support Worker in Wollongong employer: SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services
At SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the Wollongong region, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both our staff and participants. Our Personal Care & Disability Support Workers benefit from flexible casual shifts, ongoing training opportunities, and a strong commitment to professional development, ensuring that you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support.
Contact Details:
SHCS Sydney Health & Care Services Recruitment Team
