Compassionate Home Care Assistant - Independent, Reliable

Nurse Next Door; Mornington; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is seeking an in-home Personal Care Assistant for the Mornington Peninsula region. You will provide compassionate, client-centred support to clients in their homes and community, following care plans and safety protocols.

The role suits a self-led, coachable worker who takes responsibility for their own behaviour and success. Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care, Community Services, Individual Support or Disability is required, along with National Police Check, Working With

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care, Community Services, Individual Support or Disability.
• National Police Check for the Aged Care or Vulnerable Persons sector.
• Working With Children Check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful and compassionate care tailored to each client’s needs.
• Build positive professional relationships with clients and support networks.
• Identify and report care concerns when needed.
• Follow care plans, workplace procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality when travelling to client homes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and care teams.
• Support clients to maintain dignity, independence and quality of life.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client communication

Reliability

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care/Community Services/Disability

Job description

Nurse Next Door is seeking an in-home Personal Care Assistant for the Mornington Peninsula region. You will provide compassionate, client-centred support to clients in their homes and community, following care plans and safety protocols.

The role suits a self-led, coachable worker who takes responsibility for their own behaviour and success. Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care, Community Services, Individual Support or Disability is required, along with National Police Check, Working With