Disability Support Worker | Flexible Shifts & Impact

Livit Disability Support; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

People First Nursing is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Canberra. You’ll deliver person-centred in-home care, supporting daily living activities, mobility, and meals, with a focus on dementia care and complex needs.

Ideal candidates hold a Cert III/IV in Aged Care/Disability or are student nurses, with First Aid/CPR, police check, and NDIS modules. A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between clients are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Disability, or Individual Support (or currently studying nursing)
• First Aid and CPR
• Current Manual Handling (or we can provide)
• NDIS modules mandatory
• Current police check
• WWVP
• Must have workers screening ID
• Medication training for cert 4
• Strong understanding of person-centred care principles
• Experience in home care and/or dementia support (preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think critically and respond to changing client needs
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently
• Commitment to high standards of care and professionalism
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between clients

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in clients’ homes and in our SIL
• Support clients with daily living activities including personal care, mobility, and meal preparation
• Provide compassionate care for individuals living with dementia and complex needs
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times
• Observe, document, and report changes in client condition to the nursing team
• Follow care plans and work collaboratively within a nurse-led model
• Build trusting relationships with clients and their families
• Maintain professional standards, confidentiality, and compliance with policies and procedures

Skills

Empathy

Engaging

Reliability

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Person-centred care

Dementia care

Home care

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Dignity and wellbeing

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care/Disability/Individual Support

First Aid and CPR

Manual Handling

NDIS modules

Police check

WWVP

Driver’s licence

Job description

Support Worker

We’re hiring exceptional carers to join the People First Nursing team

If you’re a Cert III or IV qualified aged care or disability support worker—or a student nurse—we want to hear from you.

At People First Nursing, we hold ourselves to the highest standards. We’re a nurse-owned and led, person-focused service specialising in in-home care, dementia support, disability. We hele people to remain in their homes with a focus on re-ablement, while remaining connected to their local community.

We’re looking for empathetic, engaging, reliable professionals who truly care, think critically, and go the extra mile for the people.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in clients’ homes and in our SIL
• Support clients with daily living activities including personal care, mobility, and meal preparation
• Provide compassionate care for individuals living with dementia and complex needs
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times
• Observe, document, and report changes in client condition to the nursing team
• Follow care plans and work collaboratively within a nurse-led model
• Build trusting relationships with clients and their families
• Maintain professional standards, confidentiality, and compliance with policies and procedures

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Disability, or Individual Support (or currently studying nursing)
• First Aid and CPR
• Current Manual Handling (or we can provide)
• NDIS modules mandatory
• Current police check
• WWVP
• Must have workers screening ID
• Medication training for cert 4
• Strong understanding of person-centred care principles
• Experience in home care and/or dementia support (preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think critically and respond to changing client needs
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently
• Commitment to high standards of care and professionalism
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between clients