Assistant In Nursing

Exciting opportunity to expand your career in disability services. Apply now!

Why join team Achieve?
For many of our staff, making a real difference to the lives of people with disability and working with a great supportive team, is its own reward.
At Achieve it’s more than just a job.
You have the chance to change lives and bring inclusion to life every day.
Our focus is our people; the people we support, and the team we employ, that we value most. We offer a career you can be proud of and a place where you feel safe to be yourself. We invest in our workforce and appreciate the rich diversity they represent of life experience, languages and culture.
About the role
In this role, some of the key responsibilities include:

• Undertake a range of routine nursing and general support duties to assist clients in implementing Individual Support Plans.
• Complete routine and ad hoc cleaning tasks as required.
• Use positive behaviour support and active support approaches when working with clients and comply with the use of restrictive practices.
• Contribute to building and maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, (including families and carers).

About you

• Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support)
• Sound interpersonal, role modelling and customer service skills.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing environments.
• Understanding and commitment to the Disability Service Standards and WHS.
• Understanding of human rights and the challenges facing those with a disability.
• Current P2 Drivers Licence and above is a must.
• Experience in working with and supporting adults deemed as having significant complexity in their lives.
• Ability to keep confidentiality at all the time.

Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice options including Fringe Benefits Tax and car leasing
• Access to exclusive discounts from popular retailers
• Access to personal and financial counselling for you and your family
• A range of paid leave and flexible working options
• Support to stay fit and healthy with fitness memberships and access to wellness programs.

About us:
Achieve has been providing services to people with disability since the 1950s. Today, we are a registered NDIS provider offering integrated clinical, health, social and disability services in accommodation, community participation, supported employment and support coordination services in the Greater Sydney and in Northern Rivers regions in NSW.
Achieve Australia is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, and staff are expected to share this commitment. To achieve this, your application may be subject to a number of pre-employment checks; including reference checks, a Police check, NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children check, Right to work in Australia check.
How to apply:

To register your interest, please click ‘Apply’ now and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
If you have questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require alternate method of submitting your application, please mail careers@achieveaustralia.org.au.