Support Workers

Caregivers are at the heart of what we do so if you are a kind, caring individual who is passionate about Making Lives Better, Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you

We are looking to build our community care team with a variety of experienced Carers/AINS's/Support Workers in the Blacktown area who are able to work regular and ongoing shifts with Nurse Next Door. Multiple positions are available.

Why you will love joining the Nurse Next Door Team

You will enjoy a variety of clients who require in-home care because they have a disability, or because they are ageing.

You require a flexible schedule to fit around your life. You will be happy to do a variety of shorter and longer shifts over a mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

You love what you do, but are looking for a company who will truly Value You. Nurse Next Door is a Certified Great Place to Work You will enjoy working independantly and autonomously, but you will also thrive off being part of a connected team.

You will love our communication and our Nurse Led Management Team. You will also love our 24/7 Care Services Centre who are also there to help you at any time of day or night

You may be happy to stay casual, however you also may be interested in our opportunity to work towards a permanent position by demonstrating Availability, Reliability and Core Values in your work.

We truly believe in Caregiving as a Career at Nurse Next Door, and we will help to support you in your growth and development. All caregivers receive direct and 1:1 support and training from our team of senior clinical care nurses. Your success is our success

Why we (and our clients) will love you being part of our Team

You will dedicate yourself to fullfilling the Purpose and Core Values of Nurse Next Door every day in your work.

Our purpose is to Make Lives Better and we do this through our 4 core values

Admire People (including you)
WOW Customer Experience
Find a Better Way
Passionate About Making a Difference

You will have qualifications in the caregiving sector, which may include a Certificate III in individual support (disability/aged), or Health Services (AIN).

You have a reliable vehicle and current drivers licence, and are willing to travel to client homes in the Blacktown and surrounding suburbs.

You will have good communication skills and be courteous and responsive when we contact you.

You will be flexible and available for a variety of short and long shifts in the mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

You have current experience in Caregiving/Support Work/AIN (highly desirable) and working with clients with complex physical needs.

You are a self led leader with the ability to take responsibility for your own behaviour & success, however you are also coachable to doing things the ‘Nurse Next Door’ way.

You must be able speak and write in English, however other languages will also be an asset

You have the following current documentation to bring to your interview:
National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector)
Working With Children Check (WWCC - for paid work)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
NDIS Worker Screener
First Aid and CPR Certificate

**Qualifications**:
You must be Passionate about Making a Difference (Essential Criteria)

What your Job Responsibilities will be:
Provision of skilled and quality in-home caregiving:
Personal Care
Manual Handling (including wheelchair transfers, variety of lifting machines including sling hoist, sit to stand lifter etc).
Mealtime assistance
Catheter/Bowel/PEG tube care
Companionship
Medication Administration
Light Housekeeping
Assisting clients to access the community
Running errands for clients

You must be willing to undertake and complete our mandatory internal e-learning and competency programmes in the timeframe allocated to you.
You must be confident in detecting and reporting any concerns to your clinical manager.
You must be willing to think outside the box and find those gems that will make your clients life better.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Blacktown, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- High School (Year 9-11) (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person