Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care

Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong)

Wollongong, NSW | Morning & Evening Shifts | Ongoing

We are seeking experienced Personal Care & Disability Support Workers to support participants with high-level personal care needs, including bowel management and enema care, across the Wollongong region.

This is a high-priority recruitment due to changes in the existing workforce. These roles are not suitable for entry-level workers.

Applicants must have availability across at least 4 days per week and be able to commit to a minimum of 15–20 hours per week.

About the Role

You will be supporting participants with:

High-level personal care needs

Bowel management routines (including enemas)

Manual Handling

Limited independence with daily living tasks

Ongoing hygiene, infection control, and dignity requirements

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level personal care, including hygiene, toileting, and dressing

Perform bowel care and enema administration in line with care plans

Maintain strict infection control standards

Assist with meal preparation and domestic tasks

Support safe transfers and basic manual handling

Maintain accurate, objective documentation

Communicate professionally with the support team and management

Prioritise participant dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times

Essential Requirements

Demonstrated experience with bowel care and enemas (mandatory)

Strong experience providing personal care to participants with high support needs

Ability to commit to 4+ days availability

Ability to work 15–20+ hours per week

NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Strong understanding of infection control and safe care practices

Driver's License and Car (Mandatory)

Applicants without bowel care experience will not be progressed.