Disability Support Worker/Home Care Caregiver/Carer

Nurse Next Door; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular shifts

Superannuation

Penalty rates

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is hiring Disability Support Worker/Home Care Caregiver in the Sydney area to support a post-stroke NDIS client in Engadine NSW 2233. Male caregivers preferred, with a valid driver’s license and access to a car.

Providing transport for social activities and companionship to enhance independence are core duties. The role offers regular shifts and a supportive, inclusive team environment, with competitive remuneration and penalty rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care to elderly or disabled individuals.
• Ability to provide emotional support and companionship.
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport and support for social outings and community access.
• Offer companionship and encouragement to promote independence and participation in daily activities.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet individual care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Mobility assistance

Job description

Disability Support Worker/Home Care Caregiver/Carer

Do you love making lives better for others?

Are you looking to put your stamp on a new approach to in-home health care?

Nurse Next Door (Sydney-Ryde region) is looking to build our care team with a variety of experienced home care workers with different skill sets and talents, who also have the passion to provide quality care to the elderly and people with disabilities.

Our suburbs cover Ryde, Eastwood, Epping, Macquarie Park, Ermington, Marsfield, Meadowbank, Denistone, Gladesville, Putney, Woolwich, Hunters Hill, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble, and surroundings.

Our Story

Nurse Next Door offers a full spectrum of premium in-home care ranging from companionship to 24-hour nursing care making it possible for our clients to stay in their own home, on their own terms for as long as they choose. With a core purpose of Making Lives Better, we are truly passionate about making a difference in the lives of the people we care for. It is our mission to help them lead a life full of possibility, where they have the confidence and opportunity to do everything they want to do.

Our focus is not limited to our clients, but also to our employees. We are constantly on the lookout for the best people to make lives better for others. We are passionate about creating an inclusive and caring team environment where each member is valued and nurtured to their full career potential.

Nurse Next Door is a rapidly expanding international home care service provider, which originated in North America more than 20 years ago and has been established in Australia since 2018.

We are now hiring male caregivers to look after post stroke NDIS patient living in Engadine NSW 2233.

Your Role

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Providing transport and support for social outings, and other community access activities.

Offering companionship and emotional support while encouraging clients' independence, choice, and participation in everyday life.

Requirements

Male

Previous experience in post-stroke care and managing behavioural issues

Holds a valid driver's licence and has access to their own car

• Regular/stable shifts arrangement
• Competitive remuneration, plus super and penalty rates
• Inclusive and caring teamwork environment