Nursing Support Worker for PC (Foster)

Location: Foster, VIC, 3960

Full-Time: Immediate start

Job Title: Nursing Support Worker

Salary range: $76,515
- $80,000 per year excluding superannuation

Job Closure date: 30 days

About the Role

On behalf of our client—a highly regarded, community-based not-for-profit operating a contemporary 70-bed residential aged care home in Foster, Victoria—we are seeking a dedicated Nursing Support Worker. Our client’s entire purpose is to provide a dignified life for every person in their care, guided by values of listening, kindness, and finding better ways to work as a team. In this hands-on role, you will deliver essential clinical and personal support that upholds these standards every day.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical & Personal Care Support

• Assist residents with daily living activities including personal hygiene, dignified mealtime assistance, and mobility support, always encouraging independence and choice.

• Measure and record vital signs, weight, and fluid intake/output as directed, noting any changes promptly.

• Support medication management by providing respectful reminders and assisting with administration under nurse supervision, following all protocols.

• Assist with basic wound care, applying dressings as instructed, and immediately reporting any changes in a resident’s condition to nursing staff.

Therapy, Rehabilitation & Dementia Support

• Implement prescribed therapy plans including gentle exercises and mobility exercises, working collaboratively with physiotherapists during treatment sessions.

• Support residents living with dementia by applying person-centred behaviour management strategies that respect individual dignity and history.

Documentation, Safety & Wellbeing

• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records of care provided, complete incident reports and risk assessments as required, and document changes in resident condition or care needs.

• Follow all infection control protocols (hand hygiene, PPE use) and correct manual handling techniques, promptly reporting hazards or maintenance issues.

• Provide emotional support through active listening, encourage participation in social activities, and advocate for resident rights in all care decisions.

What They’re Looking For

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or equivalent) plus 1+ years of full-time aged care/disability experience.

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (preferable), current flu/COVID-19 vaccinations, and reliable transport.

• A compassionate, communicative team player who thrives in a collaborative, kindness-driven environment. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q7rxn