Overnight Personal Care Giver

Nurse Next Door; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards Program

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is seeking compassionate carers to join our in-home care team in Brisbane, Redland Bay and Coomera. Night shifts and sleepovers are required, with visits typically 9pm–7am or similar. You must be able to travel to client homes and work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

We deliver flexible in-home care to aged care and disability clients, helping people live better lives at home and in the community. Strong English and reliable transport are important.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum Cert III in Aged Care or related field.
• Experience in caregiving is advantageous.
• Able to speak and write English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide premium, compassionate care tailored to client plans.
• Assist with daily living activities and light housekeeping.
• Support clients with mobility, meals and transport when needed.
• Document care accurately and communicate changes to the team.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and use equipment properly.
• Collaborate with the Care Designer and care team for 24/7 coverage options.

Skills

Compassionate care

Self-led

Coachable

Caregiving experience

Manual handling

English proficiency

Reliability

Own transport/vehicle

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support

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 certifiedGreat Place to Work. 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 specifically seeking caregivers for active overnight shifts and sleepovers in the following regions:

• Redland Bay
• Coomera

Please only apply if you are available for night-time hours (9pm - 7.00am / 6pm to 6.30am / 8pm to 9.00am) and willing to travel to some or all the above locations.

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

Plus as a part of our wonderful team you will also be able to participate in our leading Rewards Program.

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. Ability to work nights is a must!

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
• Opportunity to broaden scope of practice through working in a Supported Independent Living House with 24/7 shifts available

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.
• Manual Handling experience is highly regarded
• 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 Ambassadors when needed.
• Reliable way to get to and from the client's homes.
• Drivers with their own vehicle will be an asset

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to work nights is a MUST
• Minimum Cert III in either Aged care, Community, Individual Support or Disability, or industry experience is highly regarded
• National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector)
• Working With Children Check- Blue Card
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
• NDIS Worker Screener Clearance - Yellow Card