Assistant In Nursing

Booroongen Djugun Limited; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Salary packaging options

Professional development and training

Night shifts penalty rates

Job summary

Booroongen Djugun specialises in providing Community Care and Residential Care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders in the Kempsey area, offering culturally-informed care and training opportunities. We are seeking Nursing Assistants for the morning shift 6:00am–2:30pm, 72 hours per fortnight, to support care planning, documentation, beds, and a safe environment.

Candidates with Certificate III in Individual Support and an interest in residents' histories are encouraged to

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care is desirable.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or close to completion.
• Understanding of Aged Care Standards and NDIS Quality Standards.
• Genuine interest in residents' histories and values.
• Influenza vaccination and NDIS Worker Screening clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated care activities per resident plans and facility policies.
• Contribute to ongoing care planning by reporting changes in residents' abilities.
• Document patient responses in progress notes and care records.
• Observe and report variations to the registered nurse/supervisor.
• Assist with bed making and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Nursing Assistants (AIN)

About Us

Booroongen Djugun specialises in providing Community Care and Residential Care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders in the Kempsey area, offering a space to access culturally-informed care. We’re also a Registered Training Organisation, offering vocational education and training to staff and community members looking to broaden their horizons and enter the workforce.

The space itself was designed with the totems of fire, water, earth, and sun in mind, in order to support the strong ties to traditional life that many clients of Booroongen Djugun hold.

We encourage and support all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply for positions at Booroongen Djugun.

About the Role

We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Nursing Assistants to provide care and support services to our 60 Residential Care Facility, for the morning shift of 6:00am - 2:30pm 72 hours per fortnight. In this role you will:

• Perform delegated care activities in accordance with residents’ plans of care and Booroongen DjugunAged Care Facility’s policies and procedures.
• Contribute to on-going care planning by reporting any variations in residents’ abilities and/or conditions for clinical review.
• Document all patient responses to direct care/assistance provided, include in progress notes and care records in accordance with the plan of care and organisational protocols.
• Observe, identify and report to registered nurse/supervisor any variations in residents’ abilities and/orconditions.
• Accept direction and seek assistance from a registered nurse/supervisor to fulfil role requirements.
• Change and make up occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Promote and maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.

About you

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Experience working within the aged care (desirable)
• Have completed (or close to completing) a Certificate III in Individual Support (or similar).
• Understanding of the Aged Care Standards and NDIS Quality Standards and the application of these standards in a residential care environment
• Have a genuine interest in and respect for the unique personality, history, and values of our residents
• Influenza vaccination (or exemption)
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance

Benefits of working at Booroongen Djugun

• Above award wages and employment conditions
• Salary Packaging options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Night Shifts penalty rates (10:00pm - 6:30am)