Disability Support Worker/Assistant In Nursing

JJ Care Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Nurse-owned organisation

Ongoing clinical training

Job summary

JJ Care Services is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers and Nurses to join our team in the Sutherland Shire, St George, and surrounding areas. You will provide person-centred support, daily living assistance, personal care, mobility support, and community access while maintaining high standards of care.

With flexible shifts and opportunities across residential and community settings, you will work with a nurse-owned organisation that values teamwork, ongoing training, and clear care

Qualifications

• Experience in disability, aged care, dementia care, nursing or complex community care is valued.
• Nursing students or allied health students encouraged to apply.
• Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand client plans to provide best practice support.
• Support clients with personal and continence care, bowel care and hygiene.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and manual handling.
• Assist with household tasks, cleaning, meals and domestic duties.
• Support medication administration.
• Support community access, appointments, social activities and engagement.
• Recognise changes in health, behaviour or wellbeing and respond appropriately.
• Keep accurate progress notes, incident records and documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, colleagues and the clinical team.
• Collaborate to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Empathy

Personal care

Mobility support

English proficiency

Van driving

Teamwork

Proactive engagement

Digital literacy

Education

Nursing or allied health qualification

AHPRA registration (RN/EN)

Tools

Electronic care systems

Mobile devices

Job description

Disability Support Worker/Assistant In Nursing

Disability Support Workers - Registered and Enrolled Nurses Welcome

Sutherland Shire, St George, Eastern Suburbs and surrounding areas

Make a genuine difference with a team that takes care seriously.

JJ Care Services is looking for experienced, compassionate, and proactive people to join our growing team. We have opportunities supporting residents atDianne House, our specialist residential service in Gymea Bay, as well as clients living intheir own homes across the community.

We welcome applications from experiencedDisability Support Workers, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurseswho enjoy providing hands‑on, person‑centred support, aswellas students of related fields.

About the Opportunities

Opportunities are available across:

Dianne House in Gymea Bay– our specialist residential home supporting people with younger onset dementia, complex medical needs and disability, with nursing care available around the clock. This roster involves a mandatory rotating roster covering morning, afternoon and overnight shifts and mandatory rotation between all shift times.

Home and Community Care– providing individualised support to clients in their own homes and communities across the Sutherland Shire, St George, Eastern Suburbs and surrounding areas.

You may express an interest in one area or both.

Your Role May Include

Reading and understanding client plans to provide best practice support

Supporting clients with personal care, continence care, bowel care and hygiene.

Assisting with mobility, transfers and manual handling.

Assisting with household tasks, cleaning, preparing meals and other domestic assistance

Supporting medication administration

Supporting community access, appointments, social activities and meaningful engagement.

Recognising and responding appropriately to changes in a client’s health, behaviour or wellbeing.

Maintaining accurate progress notes, incident records and other required documentation.

Communicating professionally with clients, families, colleagues and the clinical team.

Working collaboratively to maintain a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.

About You

We are looking for people who are:

Warm, respectful and genuinely interested in the people they support.

Confident providing personal care and practical, hands‑on daily living support.

Willingness to support clients with full personal care, cooking, and cleaning

Comfortable driving a 10‑seater van

Calm and adaptable when supporting people with complex health needs, dementia, or behaviours of concern.

Proactive and able to identify opportunities for engagement, independence, and enjoyment.

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Clear and confident communicators with strong written documentation skills and outstanding English

Able to use mobile technology and electronic care systems.

Experience in disability support, aged care, dementia care, nursing, or complex community care will be highly regarded.

Nursing students or allied health students are highly encouraged to apply.Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those seeking flexible work while continuing to use their clinical knowledge and hands‑on care skills. Current AHPRA registration will be required for nursing positions.

Why Join JJ Care?

Work with a supportive, experienced, and approachable local team.

Be supported by a nurse‑owned and nurse‑led organisation.

Opportunities across both residential and community-based services.

Flexible shifts across a variety of days and times.

Work with clients who have diverse interests, personalities, and support needs.

Ongoing training, clinical guidance, and opportunities to develop your skills.

Clear care plans, established systems and accessible leadership.

Meaningful work where your contribution is noticed and valued.

Successful applicants will require:

A current NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Full Australian working rights - student visas and restrictions on working hours are not suitable

A reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.

At least 20 hours availability per week across at least four days per week

Relevant experience and/or qualifications in disability, individual support, aged care, nursing or a related field.

Current AHPRA registration if applying as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.

The ability to meet the physical and practical requirements of the role.

Additional checks or training may be required depending on the clients and services you support.