Caregiver / Support Worker / Personal Care Assistant / Ain

Nurse Next Door; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Career development

Supportive team

Ongoing training

24/7 clinical oversight

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is seeking caring, patient caregivers in Sydney to provide at-home care for ageing and disabled clients. Shifts may include mornings, afternoons, evenings or overnight to meet client needs. Flexible hours and a supportive team are offered.

Candidates should be empathetic, reliable, and able to work with a care plan designed by a registered nurse. English proficiency is required; driving and own vehicle are assets for visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III in Aged Care, Community, Individual Support or Disability.
• National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector).
• Working With Children Check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion.
• NDIS Worker Screener Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide premium, compassionate, personalised care to clients.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living including personal care and companionship.
• Deliver care in accordance with the client care plan developed by the Care Designer (Registered Nurse).
• Meet safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly.
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.

Skills

Compassionate care

Self-led leadership

Coachable

English proficiency

Own vehicle

Reliable transport

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Community / Individual Support / Disability

Job description

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Caregivers are at the heart of what we do, so if you are a kind, caring and compassionate individual who is passionate about Making Lives Better ....

Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!

Nurse Next Door is a certified Great Place to Work . We are looking to build our care team with a variety of experienced carers who are able to work from a minimum of 20 hours per week.

We are dedicated to delivering flexible in-home care options to those in the aged care and disability sector, helping people to live more fulfilling lives both at home and in the broader community.

We Make Lives Better every day for our clients and care team through our 4 core values:

• Admire People
• WOW Customer Experience
• Find a Better Way
• Passionate About Making a Difference

About The Role

Making Lives Better® and Happier Ageing® are at the heart of what we do — enabling members of our ageing and disabled community to live a fulfilling life at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.

We provide around-the-clock care, so visits may be scheduled early morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight to meet our client's needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a premium care experience to our clients that is genuine, compassionate and personalised
• Assist clients with activities of daily living including personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transport and companionship
• Deliver care in accordance with the client's care plan that has been developed by the Care Designer (Registered Nurse)
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly.
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Work with a supportive and dynamic team

Ongoing training

24/7 clinical oversight

Skills & Experience

• Passionate about making a difference.
• A self-led leader with the ability to take responsibility for their own behaviour & success.
• Coachable
• Previous caregiving experience is an asset.
• Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset!
• Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Designers when needed.
• Reliable way to get to and from the client's homes.
• Drivers with their own vehicle will be an asset

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum Cert III in either Aged care, Community, Individual Support or Disability, or extensive industry experience
• National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector)
• Working With Children Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
• NDIS Worker Screener Clearance