About CareChoice

CareChoice is a trusted NDIS and TAC/WorkSafe registered disability services provider, supporting people with disability and complex care needs since 2007. We deliver high-quality, person-centered services across home care, residential care, community access, and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).  Our dedicated team is committed to making a meaningful difference through compassionate, high-quality support.

About The Role:
We are seeking compassionate and reliable Disability Support Workers to provide support to a participant living in Bendigo. This is an opportunity to build a meaningful working relationship while supporting an individual to live independently and achieve their goals.

As part of this role, you will provide personal care, mobility support, and assistance with daily living activities in the participant's home and community. There are periods of 1:1 and 2:1 supports each day.

Available Shifts:

• 5:30am-8:00am
• 12:30pm-5:30pm
• 5:30pm-7:30pm

Looking for more hours? CareChoice has multiple client programs across the Bendigo region, and suitable candidates may be offered additional shifts with other participants where appropriate.

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored, person-centred support that promotes the participant's independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Assist with personal care, health supports, and day-to-day living activities in a respectful and professional manner.
• Perform manual handling and transfer duties safely, utilising prescribed equipment and following established support plans.
• Facilitate community engagement, appointments, and meaningful social and recreational activities.
• Build a positive and trusted relationship with the participant while upholding their choice, control, and dignity.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively regarding any changes in the participant's needs, health, or wellbeing.

About You:

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or a related discipline).
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting NDIS participants with complex support needs, including personal care and manual handling.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Victorian Driver's Licence and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Availability to work the ongoing roster outlined above.

Benefits and Culture
CareChoice is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
As part of our commitment to putting People first, you’ll enjoy industry-leading wellbeing support and benefits at CareChoice, including:

• Flexible work options and additional leave benefits
• Access your pay as you earn it
• Scholarships, career development and ongoing training including secondments and RIde-A-Long Program
• Employee wellbeing support, including EAP and free flu vaccinations
• Discounts across shopping, travel, entertainment, insurance and more
• Employee recognition rewards programs

From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.

Our Values

• People, First 
• Brilliant Together 
• Bring Our Best. Always 
• Relentless Optimism

Our Commitment
CareChoice is committed to service excellence and works closely with clients, their families, and key stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the very best person-centred care. The CareChoice team are passionate about their work and pride themselves in delivering an exceptional calibre of service.