Personal Care Assistant - PCA

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is seeking compassionate caregivers dedicated to making lives better. Join a certified Great Place to Work and provide essential in-home care to the aged and disabled community. Flexible hours and a supportive team await you.

Benefits

Employee Rewards program

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous caregiving experience is an asset.
• Ability to identify and report client care concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care experience to clients.
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care and meal preparation.
• Deliver care according to the client's care plan.

Skills

Compassionate

Self-led

Coachable

Reliable Transportation

Fluent in English

Education

Cert III in Aged Care

Cert III in Community Support

Cert III in Individual Support

Cert III in Disability

Job description

Job Description

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 experienced carers who can work 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 sectors, helping people live more fulfilling lives at home and in the 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 aging and disabled community to live fulfilling lives at home for as long as possible, doing what they love.

We provide around-the-clock care, with visits scheduled early morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight to meet client needs.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide a genuine, compassionate, and personalized care experience to our clients.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship.
• Deliver care according to the client's care plan developed by the Care Designer (Registered Nurse).
• Ensure safety and proper use of equipment.
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.

Benefits

• “Making Lives Better” Employee Rewards program, including discounts and cashback at numerous retailers.
• Flexible working hours.
• Supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Ongoing training and development.

Skills & Experience

• Passionate about making a difference.
• Self-led with responsibility for personal behavior and success.
• Coachable.
• Previous caregiving experience is an asset.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to identify and report client care concerns.
• Reliable transportation to client homes.
• Own vehicle is an asset for drivers.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum Cert III in Aged Care, Community Support, 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 Clearance.