Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong)
sydneyhealthcare· Wollongong Home Care
About this role
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) - this qualifies $38.34 per hour pay rate
- Manual Handling
- Limited independence with daily living tasks
- Insulin administration
- 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.
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This Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong) role at sydneyhealthcare is based in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong) role at sydneyhealthcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Casual position. It is posted as a Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong) role in the Wollongong Home Care department at sydneyhealthcare.
Which team or department does the Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong) at sydneyhealthcare belong to?
This Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong) position is part of the Wollongong Home Care department at sydneyhealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong) position at sydneyhealthcare?
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When was the Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong) job at sydneyhealthcare posted?
This Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong) position at sydneyhealthcare was posted on May 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Personal Care & Disability Support Worker – High Needs & Bowel Care (Wollongong)
sydneyhealthcare
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