Personal Care

Enabling Communities, we provide person-centred NDIS personal care support to participants across South East Melbourne and Bayside Victoria. Our experienced personal care workers offer respectful, dignified assistance with showering, dressing, toileting, grooming and eating. Whether you need a personal care assistant or comprehensive personal care assistance for daily routines, we're here to help you maintain independence, dignity and choice. Contact us today to discuss how our personal care services can support your wellbeing.

WHAT IS NDIS PERSONAL CARE & PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE?

Personal care is a recognised NDIS support category that provides assistance with daily self-care tasks. NDIS personal care and personal care assistance both refer to help with activities you cannot do safely or independently due to disability. These services are core home and living supports, available to participants who meet reasonable and necessary criteria.
Personal care includes:

Hygiene routines showering, bathing, tooth brushing, hair care and grooming

Dressing and clothing assistance

Toileting and continence support

Eating and drinking support

Mobility assistance and transfers

Use of mobility aids, communication devices and adaptive equipment

OUR PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT & SUPPORT WORKER SERVICES

Our personal care workers and personal care assistants provide comprehensive support tailored to your needs. Each support worker approaches personal care with respect, understanding and professionalism.

Showering, Bathing and Hygiene Support

Our personal care attendants provide safe, respectful support with bathing, showering, oral hygiene, hair care, shaving and skincare routines. We ensure you feel comfortable and maintain your preferred hygiene standards.

Assisting with Dressing and Grooming

Professional assistance with selecting and putting on clothing, ensuring you present yourself as you choose. Our personal care assistant team respects individual style preferences and cultural considerations.

Toileting and Continence Assistance

Discreet, dignified support with toileting, bladder and bowel routines, continence management and menstrual care. Our experienced personal care workers provide assistance with sensitivity and professionalism.

Eating, Drinking and Mealtime Support

Safe mealtime support including assisting with eating and drinking, appropriate positioning and managing dietary needs. Our support workers make mealtimes enjoyable and socially connected.

Mobility, Transfers and Equipment Assistance

Support to move safely around the home, transfer between surfaces, and use mobility aids, communication devices and adaptive equipment. Our personal care workers are trained in safe handling techniques.

PERSON CENTRED CARE & RESPECTFUL SUPPORT WITH DIGNITY

We believe in person-centred care, placing your preferences, values and goals at the centre of every interaction. Personal care is intimate, and we approach it with care and respect.

Privacy and dignity in all routines

Informed consent for all support tasks

Choice and control over how and when support is provided

Respect for cultural, religious and personal preferences

Gender-appropriate support workers where possible

Support that fosters independence and capability

PERSONAL CARE AND SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING

Personal care is frequently a core component of Supported Independent Living (SIL) packages for participants who need significant daily support. Many participants receive comprehensive personal care assistance as part of their SIL arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The beauty of personal in-home care lies in the flexible and individualised nature of the services provided. By assessing the unique needs and preferences of each person, caregivers are able to deliver a customised care plan that ensures the person receives the support they require to live their best life. Whether it's round-the-clock care or just a few hours a day, in-home care services can truly make a difference in the lives of those in need.

What is NDIS personal care and a personal care assistant?

NDIS personal care is support with daily self-care activities due to disability. A personal care assistant or personal care worker helps with showering, dressing, toileting, grooming, eating and mobility. Personal care assistance is listed under Home and Living Supports in the NDIS.

Does NDIS fund personal care and personal care assistance?

Yes. NDIS personal care is funded when it meets reasonable and necessary criteria. Most participants with moderate to high support needs have personal care assistance included in their plans.

What are the benefits of assisting with personal care support?

Assisting with personal care helps maintain dignity, independence and health. It reduces stress for participants and family carers, and supports participants to focus on goals beyond daily routines.

What personal care tasks can a personal care worker help with?

Personal care workers can assist with any task in your plan: hygiene, dressing, toileting, eating support, mobility and use of equipment. Support is tailored to your individual needs.

Do you provide personal care in my suburb?

We provide NDIS personal care services across South East Melbourne, Bayside and Outer South East Victoria. Contact us to confirm availability in your location.

Need respectful personal care support from experienced personal care workers? Contact Enabling Communities to discuss NDIS personal care assistance in Melbourne and South East Victoria.

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