Nursing Assistant

Position Description: Nursing Assistant

Organisation:                 Agility Health Pty Ltd

Position:                        Nursing Assistant (Casual/Part-Time/Full-Time)

Location:                       Various locations across Australia (dependent on client needs)

Reports to:                    Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Manager/Team Leader

Date:                              January 2025

About Agility Health

Agility Health is a dynamic and innovative nursing agency. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate healthcare professionals to organisations that seek to make a difference in people’s lives. We commit to excellence, integrity, and respect in every placement, ensuring that our clients, employees, and patients are at the heart of what we do.

We value integrity, compassion, accountability, professionalism and collaboration. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for both our clients and our employees. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centred care to our clients.

Position Summary:

The Nursing Assistant plays a vital role in providing high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to clients in their homes. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant assists clients with various activities of daily living, including personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and social support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care:
  • Assisting clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, and toileting.
  • Assisting with dressing and grooming.
  • Assisting with continence care, including catheter care and bowel management.
  • Assisting with transfers and mobility, including using appropriate equipment such as hoists and walkers.
• Domestic Assistance:
  • Light housekeeping duties, such as vacuuming, dusting, and laundry.
  • Meal preparation and assistance with feeding.
  • Grocery shopping and errand assistance.
• Social Support:
  • Providing companionship and social interaction.
  • Assisting with communication, including making phone calls and reading correspondence.
  • Engaging clients in social activities and hobbies.
• Client Observation and Reporting:
  • Monitoring clients’ condition and reporting any changes to the Registered Nurse.
  • Observing and documenting client behaviour and any concerns.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely client records.
• Medication Administration (if applicable):
  • Assisting with medication reminders.
  • Observing medication administration (under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse).
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Ensuring the cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment used in client care

• Professional Development:
  • Participating in ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Adhering to all relevant legislation, regulations, and company policies.
  • Quality, Safety, Risk and Improvement
  • Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives
  • Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines
  • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public.
  • Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself.
  • Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes.
  • Comply with principles of Patient Centred Care.
  • Comply with Agility Health mandatory continuous professional development requirements.
  • Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Essential Criteria:
  • Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Current Police Check.
  • Current National Police Check (if required by the state/territory).
  • NDIS Worker Clearance Check
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Compassionate and empathetic nature.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of1 a team.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality2 and client privacy.
  • Right to work in Australia
  • Current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (highly desirable).
• Desirable Criteria:
  • Experience working with people living with dementia or other chronic illnesses.
  • Experience in palliative care.
  • Knowledge of infection control and hygiene practices.
  • Understanding of cultural diversity and sensitivity.

Benefits of Working with Agility Health

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Access to employee assistance programs.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients and settings

Agility Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people from all backgrounds.

Note: This position description outlines the general nature and level of the work performed by individuals in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Agility Health reserves the right to amend this position description at any time.

For all recruitment enquiries please contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1300 244 530

Please note: This position description does not constitute an employment contract.