About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Disability Support Worker to assist a resident. This role will provide hands-on support for daily living needs, health management, and community access. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing person-centred care, supporting individuals with dual diagnoses, and be committed to ensuring residents safety, dignity, and well-being.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide full assistance with meal preparation and clean-up.
• Support with personal care
• Assist with medication management
• Provide support with all domestic tasks and cleaning around the house.
• Accompany resident with community access using your own vehicle.

Special Support Needs:

• Medication Assistance
• Diabetes Management
• Manual Handling: Low assistance, with no hoisting required.
• 1:1 support
• Experience with challenging behaviours

Shift Details:

• Sleepover Shifts: Shifts typically run from 2000hrs to 0800hrs, with active support from 2000hrs to 2200hrs, inactive support from 2200hrs to 0600hrs, and active again from 0600hrs to 0800hrs.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in disability support or similar roles.
• Manual Handling experience (low care, no hoisting).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
• Medication training (preferred but not required).
• Experience with challenging behaviours
• Own car for transportation and community access.
• Ability to follow a care plan and maintain high standards of support.

What You Need:

• Current NDIS workers check
• Cert III or IV in disability 
• 6 months or more of experience 
• Two relevant references from a manager or supervisor
• National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 & Influenza

Apply Today! If you have experience and want flexible, rewarding work, register your interest at https://www.healthcareaustralia.com.au or call 1300 422 247 (press 2) for a confidential chat with our friendly recruitment team.
Join HCA and bring your expertise to a supportive and flexible agency environment!