Join our disability accommodation service in North Ryde for a permanent part‐time contract with almost full‐time hours and a 24/7 roster.
About the role
As an Assistant in Nursing at Achieve Australia, your primary goal is to provide person‐centred quality support services to people with a disability. You will support our clients to set and reach goals that are important to them and make decisions about how best to live the life they choose.
Role Responsibilities
* Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for all people we support.
* Provide personal/physical care and support to clients including, but not limited to, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and assistance, home support, transport and medication administration.
* Support the use of physical and communication aids and devices and other personal equipment where required.
* Provide support that will enable clients to participate successfully in individual interests, hobbies, and relationships in the community.
* Support clients to access recreational services, transport services, including public transport, taxis, Achieve Australia vehicles.
* Advocate for and assist clients, their families and significant people in their lives to access and engage with community.
* Complete client documentation including writing case notes, updating our client management system, communication booklets, medical documentation, etc.
Qualifications
* Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert III in Disability or Individual Support).
* Strong interpersonal, role‐modeling and customer service skills.
* Problem‐solving abilities and an ability to adapt to changing environments.
* Understanding of and commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Code of Conduct and Workplace Health and Safety.
* Awareness of human rights and challenges facing individuals with disabilities.
* Ability to transport clients in Achieve Australia vehicles (automatic gearbox) across the region. Candidates without a current NSW driver's licence are subject to a risk assessment.
* Experience in working with and supporting adults and/or children with complex disability.
Benefits
* Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take‐home pay before tax.
* Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
* Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
* Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
* Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
* Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
* A strong record of promoting from within.
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