Job Description
DS1 Aged Care and Disability Support – Canberra ACT
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Key responsibilities
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Assisting with personal care and daily living activities
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Supporting participants with household tasks and meal preparation
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Providing companionship and emotional support
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Supporting community access, appointments and social activities
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Encouraging participants to develop and maintain their independence
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Providing medication assistance within your training and scope
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Following individual support plans, behaviour support plans and mealtime management plans
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Completing accurate shift notes and incident reports
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Communicating professionally with participants, families and the DS1 management team
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Supporting participants with complex or high-intensity needs where appropriately trained
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About you
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Compassionate, respectful and committed to person-centred support
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Reliable, punctual and able to follow established support plans
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Professional in their presentation and communication
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Patient and comfortable supporting people with different communication needs
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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Willing to complete required documentation and training
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Available for weekday, evening, weekend or sleepover shifts
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Flexible and able to travel to different locations across Canberra
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Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Ageing Support, Community Services or a related qualification
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Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration, First Aid and CPR certificates, NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate, Australian working rights, and unrestricted driver licence
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About us
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DS1 is a registered NDIS provider supporting people across Canberra to live safely, independently and meaningfully in their homes and communities. Our work is guided by our values: Compassion. Dignity. Independence.
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Pay and advantages
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Minimum casual weekday rate of $***** per hour, including casual loading
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Superannuation paid in addition
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Weekend, public holiday, shift and overtime rates paid in accordance with the SCHADS Award
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Applicable sleepover and other Award allowances
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Higher rates may apply depending on qualifications, classification and duties
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Supportive and approachable management team
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Ongoing shifts based on participant needs and worker availability
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Training and professional development opportunities
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Canberra)
🏢 DS1 Aged Care and Disability Support
📍 Canberra