Personal Care Assistant (NDIS)
Core
Provide personal care, daily living support, and community access for people with disabilities to promote independence and dignity.
Role type
Personal Care Assistant (NDIS)
Builds
Person-centred support plans and daily living routines for participants
Domain
Disability support / Aged care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care (showering, grooming, toileting, mobility), life skills development, light domestic duties, community transport, medication administration, rehabilitation assistance, record keeping, compliance with NDIS standards
Preferred skills
Experience with elderly or disability clients, valid driver's licence, multilingual abilities, flexible shift work
Technologies
NDIS Practice Standards, workplace health and safety protocols
Responsibilities
Provide personal care including showering, grooming, dressing, toileting and mobility support; Support participants to develop independence and life skills; Assist with light domestic duties such as meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and shopping; Facilitate community access by accompanying or transporting participants; Monitor participants' wellbeing and report changes; Maintain accurate records of care and incidents; Assist with rehabilitation activities and therapeutic exercises; Support therapists during sessions and assist with medication administration
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC