There are currently 1 Nursing Support and Personal Care Worker jobs across the Employment Plus network.

Working as a Nursing Support and Personal Care Worker

Average salary: $33,000 - $69,000

Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers have the responsibility of providing assistance, support and care to patients, in a variety of settings, including in health, welfare and community organisations.

If you have a deep love of people, and helping them, as well as a passion for providing quality care, a career as a Nursing Support and Personal Care Worker might be worth looking into.

Common duties

Helping patients with personal care, mobility and communication needs
Following therapy plans
Observing and reporting changes in patients’ condition
Reporting complaints
Assisting with rehabilitation tasks and exercises
Providing direct support to nurses, and other staff

Experience and qualifications

You do not need any formal qualifications to work as a Nursing Support Worker and Personal Care Worker, however VET and university are both common study pathways.
You may also be required to hold certain checks, licenses and tickets, including:
- Manual handling and safe lifting practices certificate
- Driver’s license
- National police check
- Working with vulnerable people and children check
- First aid certificate
- CPR certificate

Skills

Assisting and caring for others
Physically fit and able
Excellent observational skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Strict adherence to work health and safety and hygiene standards

Call 136 123 or email us to learn more and talk to someone about your eligibility.

Please note that we do experience peak times for phone calls, which could result in some time on hold. We aim to keep inconvenience to a minimum but please note that delays of several minutes are possible.