Female Disability Support Worker – East Warburton

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Female Disability Support Worker to support a female participant living in East Warburton.

The participant has an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and requires assistance with daily living activities, mobility, medication support and community access.

We are looking for someone who is patient, attentive and confident in providing person-centred support while promoting the participant’s independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily living activities and personal care as required.
• Support the participant with mobility using a gutter frame.
• Assist with transfers and mobility, including manual handling where required.
• Provide toileting and showering assistance when needed.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with the participant’s medication plan and relevant training.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support the participant to access the community and attend appointments as required.
• Monitor the participant’s wellbeing and report any changes or concerns.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and shift documentation.
• Follow all relevant care plans, safety procedures and manual handling guidelines.

About the Participant

The participant has an Acquired Brain Injury and uses a gutter frame for mobility within the home. She is able to weight-bear but requires assistance and support with transfers.

She requires assistance with toileting and showering, although these tasks are generally completed in the mornings with support from her partner.

Medication support will also form part of the role.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in disability support or aged care.
• Confidence and experience assisting with mobility and transfers.
• Understanding of safe manual handling practices.
• Experience or willingness to undertake medication support training, as required.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle (essential).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and consistently across the rostered shifts.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a female support worker who is mature, patient, reliable and able to build a positive working relationship with the participant.

Experience supporting participants with Acquired Brain Injuries would be highly regarded.

Roster Availability

• Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Total: 24 hours per week

We are looking for someone who can commence on Wednesday, 25 November 2026, or potentially the week prior.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to provide quality support, we would love to hear from you.