
Support Worker / Caregiver / Student Nurse
Nurse Next Door
Posted 24 days ago
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!
You love what you do, but are looking for a company who will truly value you. Nurse Next Door is a certified Great Place to Work. We are looking to build our care team in the Riverina with a variety of experienced carers who are able to work ongoing shifts with Nurse Next Door . Multiple positions are available. Ideally, you will have a wide range of availability, including weekday, evening, and weekend days.
You will enjoy working independently and autonomously, but you will also thrive off being part of a connected team.
You will love our communication and our Nurse Led Management Team. You will also love our 24/7 Care Services Centre who are also there to help you at any time of day or night!
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 truly believe in Caregiving as a Career at Nurse Next Door, and we will help to support you in your growth and development. All caregivers receive direct and 1:1 support and training from our team of senior clinical care nurses. Your success is our success!
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.
Areas We Service
We service a wide area across the Riverina from Tumut through to Leeton.
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
- Free Nurse Next Door Pink Scrub top
- Vehicle Allowance for travel between clients (where required)
- Career development opportunities
- Work with a supportive and dynamic team
- Ongoing training
Skills & Experience
- You must be 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 clients homes.
Mandatory Requirements
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Minimum Cert III in either Aged care, Community, Individual Support or Disability, or extensive industry experience
- Current Working With Children Check (or willing to obtain before commencing)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion (or willing to obtain before commencing)
- NDIS Worker Screener Clearance (or willing to obtain before commencing)
- NSW Driver's License (P1/P2 accepted) and reliable car
- You must be willing to undertake and complete our mandatory internal e-learning and competency programs prior to commencement in the timeframe allocated to you.
- You must be confident in detecting and reporting any concerns to your Care Designer (Clinical Manager).
- You must be willing to think outside the box and find those gems that will make your clients life better.
Apply now to start Making Lives Better!
About Nurse Next Door
Everyone should be able to live at home, even if it means getting a little help. Nurse Next Door home care matches trusted, qualified, local nurses and caregivers to your needs, supporting Australians to maintain their independence in their own home, on their own terms. From assistance with daily life activities to social and community participation or home care nursing to maintain optimal health, prevent illness and increase comfort, Nurse Next Door’s extraordinary family of nurses and caregivers offer a personalised tailored plan to match the unique needs of each individual.
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