Personal Care Assistant - PCA

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Employee rewards program

Ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Join a leading home care service as a caregiver! We're looking for passionate individuals to provide compassionate support to our aging and disabled clients. Enjoy flexible hours, ongoing training, and a rewarding work environment that values care and personal growth.

Qualifications

Previous caregiving experience is an asset.
Must speak and write in English.
Driving license with a reliable vehicle is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate and personalized care.
Assist clients with daily living activities.
Ensure safety needs of clients are met.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Self-led leadership

Reliability

Education

Cert III in Aged Care

Cert III in Community Support

Cert III in Disability Support

Job description

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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 ....

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 a variety of experienced carers who are able to work from 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 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:

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 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.

Job Requirement

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

“Making Lives Better” Employee Rewards program (A Wellness program including discounts and cash back at hundreds of retailers)
Flexible working hours
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 home.
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 Clearance

Seniority level