Assistant in Nursing

**Date**:24 Sep 2024

**Location**: Birtinya, QLD, AU, 4575

**Company**:Silver Chain Group Limited

**The Opportunity**

Are you an experienced Assistant in Nursing (AIN) or Personal Care Worker who thrives in a community care environment and are looking to make a positive difference for our clients living independently in their homes?

We have the perfect role for you:

- Are you seeking your next step in your personal care/ Nursing career and looking to work near the best beaches on the East Coast?
- Do you have a passion to deliver optimum client care and work with a rapidly growing and dynamic team?
- Join a National not-for-profit organisation and showcase your expertise in this rewarding role
- Competitive pay rates and salary packaging options.

**Locations: Gympie or Birtinya bases, QLD**

Silverchain has immediate opportunities for experienced and passionate carers to join our dedicated team in the position of Assistant in Nursing - on either a temporary contract or casual basis.

Queensland has a brand new leadership team and are looking for incredible superstars to join them.

Our Assistants in Nursing deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging their ability to participate in their own care to maintain their independence.

Responsibilities can include skin care, toileting, general hygiene, grooming, dressing, mobility, meal preparation, and associated personal care activities. Support may also be required with general housekeeping, social support, transport and basic first aid.

**About You**

We are seeking individuals who share our vision of providing the **world's best** health and aged care in the home, so Australians can confidently live their lives as they choose. Your commitment to our values of - Care, Community, Integrity, and Excellence will be reflected in your approach and the way in which you provide services and care within the community.

**To be successful in this role, you will possess**:

- Certificate III in Aged Care; Individual Support, or equivalent
- Experience delivering moderate and complex care, preferably within the community.
- Fantastic interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Effective interpersonal skills including ability to encourage and motivate clients.
- Reliability and commitment to deliver the highest standard of care.
- Effective English literacy skills.
- National Police Clearance (on commencement of employment and updated every three years per the Aged Care Act 1997).
- Current motor vehicle driver's licence (with no restrictions)
- Current Basic First Aid Certificate is desirable, but not mandatory

**Big benefits when you join Silverchain**
- Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options
- Leave loading 17.5%
- Access to the Silver Chain Wellbeing Program with regular wellbeing activities, internal initiatives, discounted gym memberships and health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program access for staff and family members
- Paid training and Buddy Shifts
- Comprehensive and supportive induction program
- Ongoing training & development opportunities

**How to apply**

**About Silver Chain Group**

At Silver Chain Group, we are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia, and our greatest strength is our people. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust, and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. With a proud history of more than 125 years, Silver Chain Group is an employer of choice and the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 65,000 Western Australians every year. Join our team of more than 4,450 staff, caring for more than 105,000 clients across Australia. We'll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.