Aged Care and Disability Support Worker

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 looking to build our care team with a variety of experienced carers.

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 through our 4 core values:

• 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 with activities of daily living including personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transport and companionship
• Deliver care in accordance with the client's care plan that has been developed by the Care Designer (Registered Nurse)
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly.
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Participate in the "Making Lives Better" Employee Rewards program (a wellness program including discounts and cash back at hundreds of retailers)
• Work with a supportive and dynamic team
• Ongoing training

Skills & Experience

• Passionate about making a difference.
• A self-led leader with the ability to take responsibility for their own behaviour & success.
• Coachable
• Previous caregiving experience is an asset.
• Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset
• Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Designers when needed.
• Reliable way to get to and from the client's homes.
• Drivers with their own vehicle will be an asset

Mandatory Requirements

• Enrolled or Completed a minimum Cert III in either Aged care, Community, Individual Support or Disability, or extensive industry experience
• National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector)
• Working With Children Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
• NDIS Worker Screener Clearance

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?
3. Do you own or have regular access to a car?
4. Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
5. Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
6. Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Everyone should be able to live at home, even if it means getting a little help. Nurse Next Door home care matches trusted, qualified, local nurses and caregivers to your needs, supporting Australians to maintain their independence in their own home, on their own terms. From assistance with daily life activities to social and community participation or home care nursing to maintain optimal health, prevent illness and increase comfort, Nurse Next Door's extraordinary family of nurses and caregivers offer a personalised tailored plan to match the unique needs of each individual.

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