Care worker

8 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Your Nursing Agency Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
About the Role

YNA is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Care Worker to take on a Team Leader position supporting a high-needs female client living with the effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

In this vital leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care while effectively managing and supporting a small, dedicated team of careers. You will serve as the primary point of contact for the client's family members, YNA office staff, and external healthcare or support stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-level personal and complex care, ensuring the client's safety, comfort, and dignity at all times.
  • Coordinate care staff on a daily basis, including shift planning and team management.
  • Liaise with medical professionals, allied health teams, and the client's family to ensure continuity and quality of care.
  • Support and mentor team members to uphold consistent, person-centered care practices.
  • Administer and manage enteral nutrition, including PEG feeding, in line with care plans.
  • Assist with bladder management and medication administration.
  • Monitor and report changes in the client's health and behaviour to relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure care plans are followed and updated as required.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation to meet compliance and quality standards.
  • Ensure care practices meet YNA's quality standards and comply with relevant guidelines and protocols.
About You

We're looking for someone who is not only clinically competent but also a natural leader and communicator. You will have:

  • Minimum 1 year experience in a complex care environment, ideally with clients who have brain injuries.
  • Previous leadership or team coordination experience (highly desirable).

  • Proven experience in:

  • PEG feeding and enteral nutrition

  • Bladder management
  • Medication administration
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to use technology for documentation and communication.
  • The ability to lead with empathy, professionalism, and confidence.
  • A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support – Disability.

  • The following current certifications and checks:

  • First Aid & CPR

  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
  • Working with Children Check
  • National Police Clearance
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • References
About Us

YNA (Your Nursing Agency) is a national, nurse-led agency, proudly 100% Australian owned. We are committed to supporting our staff and placing you in roles that match your skills, preferences, and availability, while meeting the specific needs of our clients.

When you join YNA, you will be backed by a professional team of qualified health professionals and receive:

  • Free access to all required competencies and upskilling
  • A user-friendly e-learning platform
  • Fast-tracked criminal history screening
  • Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced recruitment and clinical team

Apply online now at the YNA website – click on "Join Us" to get started

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