Male Disability Support Worker – Personal Care (Canberra) – Multiple Positions
Capital Dignified Care
We are seeking reliable and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team, providing high-quality in-home support to an NDIS participant in Canberra.
About the Role
This is a split-shift, ongoing position with two shifts available each day:
- Morning shift: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- Evening shift: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (4 hours)
Shifts run daily, and we're building a small team to share coverage across the week — so flexibility around available days is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal care support, including continence and bowel care
- Manual handling and mobility assistance
- Meal preparation and support with hydration
- Positive, respectful engagement and companionship with the client
- Supporting daily routines and community/home-based activities
- Accurate shift documentation and handover notes
Must Have (Essential — Applications without these will not be considered)
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or a related qualification (minimum Cert III)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain prior to starting)
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (ACT)
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module ("Quality, Safety and You") — or willingness to complete before starting
- Current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (essential — travel between shifts required)
- First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Sound understanding of the NDIS Code of Conduct and Practice Standards
What We're Looking For
- Experience in personal care support (essential)
- Manual handling training or experience
- Patient, easygoing, and respectful approach to client preferences
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with a split-shift schedule
Good to Know
- The participant is a smoker, and support is provided within that home environment. Applicants should be comfortable and non-judgmental working in this setting.
- In line with the participant's preference and right to choose their support worker for personal care duties, preference will be given to male applicants for this role.
How to Apply
Please email your cover letter, resume, and your available days/times to: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!
If you haven't heard back from us within 26/07/2026 , please assume the position has been filled. We'll keep your application on file and may reach out for future roles.
Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
