Support Worker/ Caregiver

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Full time



IMPORTANT:
This position is for work across the northern suburbs of Brisbane, including Moreton Bay

If you live on the northside and/ or within Moreton Bay, we want you as it is geographically more convieninet for you and our clients.

If you live southside, please DO NOT apply.


Support Workers/ Caregivers are at the heart of what we do so if you are a kind, caring and compassionate individual who is passionate about Making Lives Better....


Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you
Nurse Next Door is a certified
Great Place to Work. We are in need of more team members to meeting growing client demand.

We are looking for diverse range of experienced carers who want regular/ ongoing shifts and are willing to commit to minimum of around 20 hours per week.


We are dedicated to delivering flexible in-home care options to those in the aged care and disability sector, helping people to live more fulfilling lives both at home and in the broader community.

We Make Lives Better every day for our clients and care team by living and breathing our 4 core values:

  • Admire People
  • WOW Customer Experience
  • Find a Better Way
  • Passionate About Making a Difference

About the Role


Making Lives Better and Happier Ageing are at the heart of what we do — enabling members of our ageing and disabled community to live a fulfilling life at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.


We provide around-the-clock care, so visits may be scheduled early morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight to meet our client's needs.


Responsibilities

  • Provide a premium care experience to our clients that is genuine, compassionate and personalised;
  • Assist clients (e.g. NDIS 'Standard') with activities of daily living including personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transport, and companionship;
  • Assist clients (e.g. NDIS 'High Intensity') with medication administration, PEG feeding, oral suctioning, seizure management, managing challenging behaviours and/ or other high care tasks undertaken in accordance with clinical policies and approved DoC framework;
  • Deliver care in accordance with the client's care plan that has been developed by a Registered Nurse;
  • Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly;
  • Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.

Benefits
- "Making Lives Better" Employee Rewards program (A Wellness program including discounts and cash back at hundreds of retailers)

  • Flexible working hours
  • Career development opportunities
  • Work with a supportive and dynamic team
  • Ongoing training

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience as a Support Worker/ Caregiver
  • Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset
  • Ability to identify and report client care concerns to management when needed.
  • Reliable way to get to and from the client's homes.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Minimum Certificate III in either: Aged Care, Community, Individual Support or Disability, or extensive industry experience (i.e. equivalent to certificate III)
  • National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector)
  • Working With Children Check (e.g. QLD 'Blue Card')
  • NDIS Worker Screener Clearance (e.g. QLD 'Yellow Card')
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
  • Current CPR and First Aid certificates
  • Current Driver's licence + your own reliable vehicle (suitable for transporting clients with disability).

Job Type:
Casual

Pay:
$ $90.34 per hour

Benefits:

  • Referral program
  • Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

  • Do you live on the northside of Brisbane (MUST ANSWER)?

Licence/Certification:

  • Working with Children Check (i.e. Blue Card) (preferred)
  • National Police Check (Vulnerable Persons) (preferred)
  • Driver's Licence and own vehicle (required)

Work Location:
In person

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