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)
* Limited independence with daily living tasks
* Ongoing hygiene, infection control, and dignity requirements
Some participants require 2:1 supports during morning ranging between 6 am to 11 am and evening shifts ranging between 3 pm to 8 pm.
Consistency and reliability are essential.
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.