DS1 Aged Care and Disability Support – Canberra ACT

Key responsibilities

Assisting with personal care and daily living activities

Supporting participants with household tasks and meal preparation

Providing companionship and emotional support

Supporting community access, appointments and social activities

Encouraging participants to develop and maintain their independence

Providing medication assistance within your training and scope

Following individual support plans, behaviour support plans and mealtime management plans

Completing accurate shift notes and incident reports

Communicating professionally with participants, families and the DS1 management team

Supporting participants with complex or high-intensity needs where appropriately trained

About you

Compassionate, respectful and committed to person-centred support

Reliable, punctual and able to follow established support plans

Professional in their presentation and communication

Patient and comfortable supporting people with different communication needs

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Willing to complete required documentation and training

Available for weekday, evening, weekend or sleepover shifts





Flexible and able to travel to different locations across Canberra

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Ageing Support, Community Services or a related qualification

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

About us 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.

Pay and benefits

Minimum casual weekday rate of $45.28 per hour, including casual loading

Superannuation paid in addition

Weekend, public holiday, shift and overtime rates paid in accordance with the SCHADS Award

Applicable sleepover and other Award allowances

Higher rates may apply depending on qualifications, classification and duties

Supportive and approachable management team

Ongoing shifts based on participant needs and worker availability

Training and career development opportunities

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📌 Disability Support Worker (Canberra)
🏢 DS1 Aged Care and Disability Support
📍 Canberra