AddressAre you passionate about:
· Caring for people will disabilities
· Making a positive difference in the lives of those living with disabilities
About Lifest HealthCare:
Lifest HealthCare is a registered NDIS provider, working closely with participants, families and other stakeholders to offer unique, personalised health and support care to people with disabilities. We provide compassionate care delivered with integrity and respect to ensure our participants receive the best possible care and support to improve their quality of life.
About the role:
We are currently searching for a registered or enrolled nurse and Support Workers who will be tasked to provide direct care to a participant who displays challenging behaviours and requires physical support. The participants require care on a 24/7 roster with 2 staff to 1 participant ratio during the morning and afternoon.
Duties will include:
- Providing direct medical care to the participant
- Educate and train relevant team to perform correct PEG hygiene requirements to minimize infections
- Complete all routine PEG changes
- Provide clinically sound judgement for all PRN administration
- Maintain and update participant care plan
- Report writing (including shift notes and incident reports)
- Attending allied health appointments and stakeholders meetings as require
- Ensuring compliance with medications book and clinical documentation audits
- Facilitate training of new staff in relation to PEG feeding and other key areas
- Foster a positive team culture
Hourly rates will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.
What’s on offer:
· Nirimba & Morayfield location
· Full-time equivalent hours on a rotating roster
· Training and on-going support
· Friendly and engaging team
The successful applicant will have:
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Nursing and relevant experience
- Only candidates willing to travel to both locations will be considered (no overseas sponsorships currently available)
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate required
- Current Blue & NDIS Worker Clearance Cards required
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate required
- NDIS Worker Orientation Modules or willing to obtain
- COVID-19 Infection Control Module or willing to obtain
- Mental Health First Aid or willing to obtain
Submit your resume, via the “apply” button. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
