At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities in a group home setting.
- Company: Achieve Australia, a community organisation dedicated to supporting people with disabilities.
- Benefits: Regular training, strong internal promotion, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all staff and clients.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Cert III in Disability or Individual Support and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 $ per hour.
Working at Achieve is more than just a job.
Our team makes a real difference in people’s lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.
We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.
We’re committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that’s through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.
Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.
About the role
As an Assistant in Nursing at Achieve Australia, your primary goal is to provide person-centered quality support services to people with a disability.
You will support our clients to set and reach goals that are important to them and make decisions about how best to live the life they choose.
Role Responsibilities
As an Assistant in Nursing, you will work in a group home setting and support clients to build their independence and relationships.
Your duties will include
- Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for all people we support.
- Provide personal/physical care and support to clients including, but not limited to, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and assistance, home support, transport and medication administration.
- Support the use of physical and communication aids and devices and other personal equipment where required.
- Provide support that will enable clients to participate successfully in individual interests, hobbies, and relationships in the community.
- Support clients to access recreational services, transport services, including public transport, taxis, Achieve Australia vehicles.
- Advocate for and assist clients, their families, and significant people in their lives to access and engage with community.
- Complete client documentation including writing case notes, updating our client management system, communication booklets, medical documentation, etc.
- To be successful in this role, you will need
- Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert III in Disability or Individual Support).
- Strong interpersonal, role modelling, and customer service skills.
- Problem-solving abilities with an ability to adapt to changing environments.
- Understanding of and commitment to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Code of Conduct and Workplace Health and Safety.
- Awareness of human rights and challenges facing individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to transport clients in Achieve Australia vehicles (automatic gearbox) across the region.
Candidates without a current NSW driver’s licence are subject to a risk assessment.
- Experience in working with and supporting adults and/or children with complex disability.
- Great employee benefits
- Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
- A strong record of promoting from within.
Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.
We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.
As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:
- Reference checks
- National Police check
- NDIS Worker Check
- Working with Children check
- Verification of your right to work in Australia.
Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.
Accessibility and more information
If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we’re here to support you.
Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.
If you’d like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at *******@achieveaustralia. org. au or call 0490397***.
- To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www. achieveaustralia. org. au
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Assistant in Nursing in Sydney employer: Achieve Australia
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