Personal Care Disability Support Worker

Personal Care Worker / Disability Support Worker

Location: Campbellfield, Roxburgh Park & Surrounding Northern Suburbs
Employment Type: Casual / Part-time
Organisation: All Time Care Services Pty Ltd

About the Role

All Time Care Services is seeking an experienced and dedicated Disability Support Worker / Personal Care Assistant to join our team on a casual basis.

We currently have consistent shifts available supporting two participants across Melbourne's northern suburbs:

1. Primary Support (Campbellfield / Roxburgh Park): In-home personal care and physical support for a non-verbal male participant who uses a wheelchair.
2. Secondary Support (Surrounding Northern Suburbs): One-on-one community and in-home support for a participant living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and psychosocial disability.

Key Responsibilities

Participant 1 (Male Participant – Complex Physical Support):

• Personal Care: Full assistance with morning and bedtime routines, including showering, grooming, hygiene, and dressing.
• Catheter Care: Routine indwelling/suprapubic catheter bag emptying and hygiene maintenance (morning and nighttime changes).
• Medication Assistance: Prompting and administering prescribed medications safely according to care plans.
• Mobility & Transfers: Safe transfers to and from bed/chair and operating a manual wheelchair.
• Non-Verbal Communication: Attentive, empathetic engagement supporting a participant who does not use augmentative communication devices (attuned to non-verbal cues, facial expressions, and body language).
• Mealtime Support: Preparation and safe feeding assistance.

Participant 2 (Psychosocial & OCD Support):

• Providing calm, non-judgmental companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting daily living skills, routine maintenance, and community access while respecting specific OCD care strategies and boundaries.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience supporting individuals with complex physical disabilities and psychosocial conditions.
• Practical competence in catheter hygiene/management and medication administration.
• Confidence in safe manual handling, hoist use (if required), and wheelchair transfers.
• High level of patience, active listening, and sensitivity to non-verbal communication cues.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to keep clear, accurate shift notes.

Essential Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (Employee)
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 Provide CPR
• Medication Administration Certificate (or demonstrated competency)
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
• Full Australian working rights

Desirable Experience

• Previous training or certification in catheter care and bowel management.
• Experience supporting participants with OCD, anxiety, or psychosocial disability.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or Aged Care.

Why Join All Time Care Services?

• Local, regular hours across Campbellfield, Roxburgh Park, and surrounding northern suburbs.
• Diverse support experience: Balance hands-on physical care with rewarding psychosocial mentoring.
• Supportive provider: Dedicated coordination team that prioritises worker safety, clear shift plans, and person-centred care.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume detailing your experience with personal care, manual handling, catheter care, and psychosocial support.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial phone screening.