Personal Care Assistant - Melbourne Outer East

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services; Melbourne; On-site; GBP 26,190 - 36,666; 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 Melbourne is seeking compassionate caregivers who are dedicated to making lives better. This role involves providing personalized care and support to clients in their homes, ensuring they can live fulfilling lives.

The ideal candidate will possess a Cert III in Aged Care, along with experience in caregiving. Benefits include flexible working hours, career development, and ongoing training opportunities. Join a supportive team that values compassion and commitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III in Aged Care, Community, Individual Support or Disability or extensive industry experience.
• Must pass National Police Check and Working With Children Check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a premium care experience that is genuine and personalized.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care and companionship.
• Deliver care in accordance with the client's care plan.
• Meet safety needs and use equipment safely.
• Complete records and documentation accurately.

Skills

Passionate about making a difference

Coachable

Ability to identify and report client care concerns

Previous caregiving experience

Reliable transportation

Fluent in English

Education

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