In-Home Disability & Dementia Caregiver – Nurse-Led Team

Livit Disability Support; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Engaging

Reliability

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Person-centred care

Dementia care

Home care

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Dignity and wellbeing

Ausbildung

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

First Aid and CPR

Manual Handling

NDIS modules

Police check

WWVP

Driver’s licence

Jobbeschreibung

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.