About the Role

Leo’s Place is currently seeking casual support workers to provide standby support and care to guests staying at Leo’s Place — a home-like, non-clinical environment for individuals with low to medium support needs living with a life limiting illness. This position is a shift work role, which includes the need to work weekends and nights with the ability to cover leave within a 24/7 roster.

An initiative of Palliative Care ACT, and unique to Canberra, Leo’s Place is an innovative respite service offering both day and overnight stays for people with life-limiting illnesses and their carers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Leo’s Place helps individuals diagnosed with a life-limiting illness remain at home for as long as possible by providing better support to the family members and loved ones who care for them.

Set in a warm, home-like environment, Leo’s Place feels much like an Airbnb — but with the added benefit of compassionate, personalised care. It is a safe and welcoming space designed to provide rest, connection, and relief during challenging times.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Certificate IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, or Disability, with at least 3 years of relevant experience

Current First Aid Certificate

Working with Vulnerable People (General Registration)

Relevant vaccinations (as per current health guidelines)

Written and spoken fluency in English

A caring and kind demeanour

Flexibility, resilience and strong problem-solving skills

Must be confident and capable of working independently

Previous employment experience in the provision of palliative care, health/aged care, in a not for profit and/or the community services sector. Many of our current staff are retired nurses

Flexibility with work hours and broad availability including over night shifts

No age restrictions — mature applicants are encouraged to apply

Tasks & Responsibilities

Provide standby support to guests at Leo’s Place

Assist with daily activities including:

Meal preparation

Supervising medication

Personal hygiene

Light cleaning

Facilitating or participating in social activities

Offering companionship, including simply sitting with or listening to guests

Deliver care in a compassionate, respectful, and person-centred manner, aligned with best practice standards

Manage risks and emergencies in a home care setting

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click APPLY NOW and send your current CV with a cover letter summarising your skills and experience.