Personal Care Assistant - PCA

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services is seeking compassionate caregivers in City of Melbourne, Australia, to provide personalized care to the elderly and disabled. Join a supportive team with flexible working hours starting from 20 hours per week.

You will assist clients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and comfort at home. Candidates must have a Cert III qualification or equivalent experience. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum Cert III or equivalent experienced in caregiving.
• Previous experience in caregiving is an asset.
• Able to identify and report client care concerns.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passionate about making a difference

Previous caregiving experience

Reliable transportation

Ability to speak and write in English

Coachable

Education

Minimum Cert III in Aged care, Community, Individual Support, or Disability

Job description

Job Description

At Nurse Next Door, caregivers are at the heart of everything we do. 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! We’re seeking dedicated and experienced carers to join our growing team, with flexible opportunities starting from 20 hours per week.

Nurse Next Door is a leading home care provider committed to delivering high-quality, flexible in‑home services. We empower individuals of all ages and abilities to live fulfilling lives, full of purpose, positivity, and possibility, both in the comfort of their own home and the broader 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 everything we do, enabling us to support members of the ageing and disability community to live fulfilling lives at home for as long as possible, doing what they love to do.

To meet the diverse needs of our clients, we provide care around the clock. Visits may be scheduled in the early morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight, ensuring support is always available when it is needed most.

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.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Career development opportunities
• Work with a supportive and dynamic team
• Ongoing training

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.
• 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 Designers when needed.
• Reliable way to get to and from the client's homes.
• Drivers with their own vehicle will be an asset

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum Cert III in either Aged care, Community, 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 Worker Screener Clearance