Disability Support & Aged Care Workers

Nurse Next Door; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide in-home care to clients in Ipswich and surrounding areas. You will work with families to deliver person-centred care in line with approved care plans, supporting happier ageing and safety.

Requirements include AHPRA registration or Cert III in Aged Care/Disability, at least 2 years of community disability care, police check, NDIS WC, Blue Card, and a valid driver's license. Availability on weekends/public holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration or completed Cert III in Aged Care / Disability or Individual Support.
• Minimum 2 years disability support community experience.
• Police Check (Unsupervised Access), NDIS WC and Blue Card.
• Ability to travel independently to client visits and hold a current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-home professional disability support and/or nursing care according to a documented care plan.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Administers medications as prescribed and documents actions.
• Ensures safety and infection control standards.
• Communicates with Care Designer and CSC Team to schedule and update care.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent travel

Education

AHPRA Registration or Cert III in Aged Care/Disability

Tools

AlayaCare

Job description

Client Locations: Logan to Ipswich (and surrounding areas)

Purpose: - Making Lives Better through Happier Ageing®.

We promote positive ageing for people with a disability and our ageing community by helping them stay in their homes for as long as they choose. Our real talent is caring and connecting with them to understand what they love doing most and helping them to do it. We are not just another homecare company completing daily tasks, we are a company that admires people and seeks to make a difference in everything we do. By working at Nurse Next Door, you will be part of a growing team that believes care is in the details.

As a member of the Nurse Next Door team, you understand how to hustle with heart - this is essential! You enjoy working collaboratively but with a high degree of autonomy and thrive by seeing results. You are a self‑led leader who takes responsibility for your own actions. You show care by engaging in intentional, compassionate conversations to help others achieve their fullest potential. You are inspired by the idea of being involved with an organisation that is changing the way we deliver home care through our Happier Ageing® philosophy.

Disability Support Workers

We promote positive ageing for people with a disability and our ageing community by helping them stay in their homes for as long as they choose. Our real talent is caring and connecting with them to understand what they love doing most and helping them to do it. We are not just another homecare company completing daily tasks, we are a company that admires people and seeks to make a difference in everything we do. By working at Nurse Next Door, you will be part of a growing team that believes care is in the details.

As a member of the Nurse Next Door team, you understand how to hustle with heart - this is essential! You enjoy working collaboratively but with a high degree of autonomy and thrive by seeing results. You are a self‑led leader who takes responsibility for your own actions. You show care by engaging in intentional, compassionate conversations to help others achieve their fullest potential. You are inspired by the idea of being involved with an organisation that is changing the way we deliver home care through our Happier Ageing® philosophy.

As a Nurse Next Door Care Giver you are passionate about Making Lives Better and..

• Always put clients first
• Are warm and caring
• Think of creative solutions and always find a better way
• Follow through with commitments and build great relationships
• Go above and beyond (even when no one is looking!)

Job Summary:

To provide professional service of a Disability Support Worker and/or Nursing care to clients based on their individual needs/desires via an established documented care plan. Work directly with the client, their families and friends, reporting to the Nurse Next Door Care Designer ensuring continuity of care. Supporting every client in promoting happier ageing, and providing safe client care in accordance with the Australian Aged Care and NDIS standards and Nurse NextDoor policies.

Responsibilities:

• Creates Happier Ageing experiences and client focused care in home and community settings
• Delivers on our Brand Promise by owning the client's experience, ensuring that you do whatever it takes to bring peace of mind to our clients and their families
• Assist clients with activities of daily living: healthy meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, transportation, as required
• Meets safety standards, using equipment safely and accurately
• Provides premium care approach to clients and their family members
• Responds to Care Services Centre (CSC) Team regarding scheduling inquiries and updates within the agreed timelines
• Reviews the care plan prior to all visits, completing records accurately and completing all tasks as requested
• Engages in open communication with your Care Designer when opportunities to elevate your client's experience and care are identified
• Updates availability and leave requests (as per stated expectations) with HR to ensure continuity of care for your client
• Knowledge and understanding of standard infection control principles
• Clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Prepares, administers, and documents all actions taken specific to prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
• Observes, reports and records adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to the Care Designer.
• Provides direct client care as defined under the scope of nursing practice and using sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Recognises the need for and implements emergency actions in appropriate manner, when indicated.

Key Metrics:

• Attendance & Reliability
• Utilising AlayaCare
• NPS Client Score of 10

Availability:

• Flexibility: some weekend, public holiday, inactive overnight availability is a must

Business Relationships:

• Reports to the Clinical Operations Manager
• Works closely with Care Team

Requirements:

• AHPRA Registration or completed Cert lll in Aged Care / Disability or Individual Support
• Community experience
• Minimum 2 years of disability support community experience required
• Two positive professional references

  Requirements:

  • Police Check (Unsupervised Access)
  • NDIS WC and current Blue Card
  • Ability to travel independently to client's visits
  • Current driver's licence required for independent travel to client visits
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to complete e-Learning