Aged Care, Disability, Community Support Workers, Or Student Nurses

We are looking for Support Workers with experience providing support to clients in their own homes.  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. Working in the Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains and Castlereagh area.

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 clients needs.  All shifts are a minimum of 2 hours, shift lengths depend upon a clients funding. (please note we do not operate a SIL so shift lengths are varied.

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
• 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
• Must have and be able to use a smart phone.
• Previous caregiving experience.
• Must be able to speak and write in English. 
• Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Designers when needed.

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) or NDIS Worker Screener Clearance
• Working With Children Check 
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
• Must have own vehicle and drivers licence
• Must be prepared to take short shifts as the business builds