Assistant In Nursing / Community Support Worker / Disability Support Worker

National Community Care (NCC) is a Canberra owned and operated Agency who has been providing quality care, health and lifestyle services to our culturally diverse community for a number of years. NCC specialises in providing in-home health and wellness services as well as Clinical Nursing in Canberra, offering clients all the support they need to continue living life to the fullest within their homes. 

We offer generous above award wages, online training access as well as professional development opportunities. We offer a bonus rewards program and an amazing team to work with and support you 24-7! 

At NCC, we have an amazing reputation and look after and support our team that support us! We are 'Platinum Status' Healthier Work recognised, heavily involved in giving back to our local community, support and participate in local charities important to our team and most of all, we appreciate and spoil our team members!

About the Role

We are on the lookout for caring, experienced, professional Community Support Workers/Assistant Nurses/Personal Carers/Disability Support Workers to join our team. NCC assist clients within the community through various shifts ranging from 1 hour shifts up to 4 hour shifts, these shifts require travel across ACT.

We have a regular client base with the possibility for many opportunities within our team while providing that balance and flexibility everyone desires within employment as well as variety across the community, aged, disability and medical scope.

Suitable candidate MUST possess the following skill sets and qualifications:

• Drivers License (Mandatory) this role requires travel across ACT using your own personal car
• Own vehicle & willingness to work throughout ACT
• Certificate III or higher in Community Services/Aged Care/Disability OR studying to toward higher education (eg - nursing students/ para-medicine students) 
• Completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module (available online from NDIS) 
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card - ensure you have ticked NDIS & Children's activities
• Annual Influenza vaccination​​​​​​​
• COVID 19 vaccination + booster 
• Valid First Aid Certificate & CPR
• 100 Points of Identification 
• Minimum of 3 months paid work experience
• 2 Professional referees
• Ability to start ASAP
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings from 7am up to evenings finishing at 10pm

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have prior experience as a Disability Support Worker?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Have you completed a qualification in disability?
• Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Do you have a current NDIS Children's worker screening check ?

How to Apply

To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit an application via seek including your current resume and a covering letter outlining your experience and availability via seek. 

Please note that due to the large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. 

We will commence the first wave of interviews ASAP!!