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 chance 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.
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.
- Minimum 6 months of caregiving experience preferred, or willingness to complete comprehensive training
- 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
- Valid Australian driving licence required for transport duties
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and assisting with mobility
Mandatory Requirements
- Minimum Cert III in either Aged care, Community, Individual Support or Disability, or extensive industry experience
- Working With Children Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
- NDIS Worker Screener Clearance
- Current CPR, First Aid
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Projected Total Compensation: $35.15 – $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Work Location: In person
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