Personal Support Worker

7 days ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Direct Care Australia Full time

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
At Direct Care Australia, we support individuals of all ages living with disabilities, mental health challenges, and age-related care needs — and we need compassionate, reliable support workers to join our growing team.

**About us**

Direct Care Australia is an Aged Care, Mental Health and Disability community support provider across South-East Queensland.

We support people with both high and complex support needs.

**Why Join Us?**
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Award wages ($38-$42/hour)
- Paid travel between shifts
- Ongoing training and career development
- 24/7 support from our coordination team

**About the Role**

As a Support Worker at Direct Care Australia, you’ll provide day-to-day assistance to individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities, mental health conditions, or age-related care needs. This may include:

- Personal care and domestic assistance
- Medication administration
- Transport and community access
- Using hoists and other mobility equipment
- Supporting clients with complex or challenging behaviours

**Shifts**: Minimum 2-hour shifts across Monday to Sunday. Includes day, evening, passive and active overnight shifts.

**Location**: Must be willing to travel to various suburbs around the Sunshine Coast region.

**Essential Criteria**

What You’ll Need:

- Cert III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or Aged Care (preferred)
- Experience in disability or aged care support
- Excellent communication and case-noting skills
- Ability to work across 7 days, including nights
- Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle
- Comprehensive car insurance
- Current First Aid, CPR, and Manual Handling certificates
- Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NDIS Orientation Module
- NDIS Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals Module
- National Criminal History Check
- Smartphone (required for rostering and communication)
- Registered/Enrolled Nurses also encouraged to apply

**Activity**: Domestic assistance, Respite, Social support and Personal care.

**Locations**:The successful must be able and willing to travel to multiple suburbs on the Sunshine Coast.

At Direct Care Australia, we’re not just about support — we’re about community. If you’re committed, compassionate, and ready to grow in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

**Ready to Join Our Team?**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $39.00 - $43.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Work Location: On the road

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