Personal Care Assistant - PCA

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services; Maitland City Council; Hybrid; AUD 30,307 - 41,328; 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 in Maitland is looking for compassionate caregivers to join their team. The role offers flexible working hours, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career development.

As a caregiver, you'll provide personalized care, assist with daily living activities, and ensure safety and satisfaction for our clients. Applicants must have a Cert III in Aged Care or related fields, and previous caregiving experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III in Aged care, Community, Individual Support or Disability.
• National Police Check required.
• Working With Children Check needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care experiences.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Follow client's care plans.
• Document care accurately.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Leadership

Communication in English

Client care concern reporting

Transportation reliability

Education

Cert III in Aged Care or related

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