Caregiver / Support Worker / Personal Care Assistant / AIN

Work Initiatives; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is seeking caring caregivers to join our in-home care team in Australia. You will provide personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship, delivering a premium, client-centred experience.

Visits may be scheduled to meet client needs across times of day, including early mornings and evenings. Prior caregiving, English proficiency, a valid driver's licence and vehicle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III in Aged Care, Community, Individual Support or Disability, or equivalent experience.
• NDIS Worker Orientation must be completed.
• National Police Check in aged care or vulnerable sectors is required.
• Working With Children Check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide a premium, compassionate care experience tailored to each client.
• Assist with activities of daily living including personal care, meals and light housekeeping.
• Transport and accompany clients, ensuring safety and dignity at all times.
• Follow the client care plan prepared by the Care Designer (RN) and document records accurately.
• Communicate needs and concerns to the care team and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Compassionate care

English proficiency

Reliability

Coachable

Education

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

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion

National Police Check

Working With Children Check

Job description

Caregiver / Support Worker / Personal Care Assistant / AIN

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 Registered Support at Home provider. 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:

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.

Work with a supportive and dynamic team

Ongoing training

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.

Must possess a valid driver's licence and own vehicle as both are mandatory for this position

Mandatory Requirements

Minimum Cert III in either Aged care, Community, Individual Support or Disability, or extensive industry experience

Extensive industry experience is defined as a minimum of 1-2 years in aged care or disability support

National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector)

Working With Children Check

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion

NDIS Worker Screener Clearance

Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident