Assistant in Nursing (AIN) - Casual Night Shift

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland invites applications for an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) on a casual night shift at Indooroopilly, Brisbane. You will provide safe, person-centred care to older residents, support daily living needs, document care and work under a Registered Nurse.

The role requires a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Aged Care, current Police Check, right to work in Australia, and the ability to work autonomously, calmly handle emergencies, and engage CALD

Qualifications

• Casual night shifts (10:00pm–6:15am) including weekends/public holidays.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent.
• Current National Police Check.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Provide safe, person-centred care under RN supervision.
• Strong communication and accurate documentation.
• Autonomous, calm under emergencies.
• High attention to detail and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Document progress notes accurately and timely.
• Maintain infection control, safety and dignity of residents.
• Escalate changes in condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Engage CALD residents with respectful, culturally safe care.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Person-centred care

CALD experience

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Certificate III in Aged Care

Tools

Electronic care documentation systems

Medication management systems

Incident reporting systems

Job description

Assistant in Nursing (AIN) - Casual Night Shift

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland - Indooroopilly QLD

Indooroopilly, QLD

About Us

Berlasco Caring Centre is a residential aged care facility providing high-quality care and services to a predominantly culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) resident community. Conveniently located close to public transport and local amenities, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment where residents receive nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that support their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

ECCQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Availability to work casual night shifts (10:00pm to 6:15am), including weekends and public holidays as required.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Certificate III in Aged Care, or an equivalent qualification relevant to aged care.
• Current and satisfactory National Police Check.
• Proof of right to work in Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, respectful and person-centred care to older people while working under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to accurately document care and effectively engage with residents, families, colleagues and visiting health professionals.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and remain calm in emergency situations.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality care.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of person-centred care, dignity of risk, duty of care, safeguarding, professional boundaries and infection prevention and control principles.
• Working understanding of the Aged Care Code of Conduct, Statement of Rights and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards as they apply to care workers.
• Ability to assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility, nutrition and hydration, continence management and social engagement.
• Understanding of dementia care, behaviour support approaches and caring for residents with complex care needs, frailty, cognitive impairment and palliative care requirements.
• Ability to recognise changes in a resident's condition and promptly escalates concerns, risks or deterioration to the Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of safe manual handling practices, infection control procedures, workplace health and safety requirements and emergency response protocols.
• Understanding of incident reporting, resident safeguarding requirements and the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).
• Ability to deliver culturally safe and responsive care that respects residents' language, culture, faith, identity, family structures and personal preferences.
• Experience working effectively with residents from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
• Computer literacy and the ability to accurately complete electronic care documentation, progress notes and care records.

Desirable

• Previous experience in residential aged care, dementia care, palliative care or culturally diverse care environments.
• Medication assistance training and current competency relevant to an AIN scope of practice.
• Experience using electronic care management, medication management and incident reporting systems.
• Training in dementia care, palliative care, manual handling or behaviour support.
• Additional language skills relevant to Berlasco's multicultural resident population.

Why Join Us?

• Convenient Indooroopilly location close to public transport.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of culturally diverse older Australians.
• Get up to $15,900 of your income tax-free through Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program