Disability Support Worker

WE’RE HIRING!

Experienced Disability Support Workers – High Physical Care

Lifestyle Journey Support is seeking dedicated, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team.

We are looking for individuals who have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and genuine passion for providing high-quality, person-centred support to individuals living with disabilities.

About the Role

This position involves supporting participants with high physical support needs. Successful applicants must be confident, compassionate and capable of delivering safe, respectful and professional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level physical and personal care support.
• Assisting with showering, toileting, dressing, grooming and hygiene.
• Safely operating hoists, including full-body and sling hoists, in accordance with individual care plans.
• Assisting with transfers, mobility and repositioning.
• Supporting participants with daily living activities and routines.
• Maintaining participant dignity, privacy, independence and choice.
• Following individual support plans, manual handling procedures and workplace safety requirements.
• Completing accurate progress notes and reporting any concerns.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families and other support workers.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting participants with high physical care needs.
• Proven experience and confidence using hoists and manual handling equipment.
• Experience providing personal care, including showering, toileting and continence support.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and excellent time management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Ability to follow care plans and workplace procedures.

What We’re Looking For

We want support workers who:

• Take pride in their work and consistently deliver quality care.
• Are dependable, punctual and committed to their shifts.
• Show initiative and don’t need constant direction.
• Are confident managing physically demanding support tasks safely.
• Treat participants with dignity, patience and respect.
• Understand the importance of consistency and building trust.
• Are willing to work hard and contribute positively to our team.

What We Offer

• Supportive and professional team environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing shifts.
• Rewarding work making a genuine difference in people’s lives.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker who is confident with high physical care, hoisting and personal care, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for committed professionals who take their responsibilities seriously and genuinely care about the people they support.

Lifestyle Journey Support

To apply: Please send through your resume and a brief outline of your experience with high physical care and hoisting.

Pay: $39.00 – $48.28 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Work Location: In person