Are You the Perfect Fit for Our Team?
At Nightingale Home Care (NHC), we are on the lookout for a qualified and experienced Community Worker to join our expanding team. We provide quality in-home and community access support to NDIS and Aged Care participants across Geelong, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine Peninsula.
At this time, NHC is seeking a Community Worker who is an 'all-rounder' and is passionate for providing support to clients with in-home personal care and support with accessing the community.
Why Work with Us?
1. Personalised Support and Attention
At NHC, we pride ourselves on being a small, independently owned service provider based in Geelong. Our company structure allows us to dedicate more time and resources to our team. We offer hands-on support and personalised guidance to ensure our team feels valued and supported every step of the way.
2. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
We understand the importance of flexibility in achieving a healthy work-life balance. At NHC, you are provided with the opportunity to choose your own working days and availability. Our Rostering Team will match you with clients that fit within the availability that you set for yourself.
3. Comprehensive Training and Development
At NHC, we are committed to your professional growth and development. We provide a range of in-house and on-the-job training opportunities to ensure you are well-equipped to excel in your role. Our training program includes:
- Online Induction Modules and Employee Handbook: An informative introduction to our policies, procedures, and values.
- Shadow Shifts: Hands-on experience by working alongside experienced staff to gain practical insights.
- In-House Competencies: Specialised training in areas such as Medication Management, PEG Management, and Manual Handling, tailored to our policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES. Providing direct support to clients, while organising all the paperwork, application forms, andreferrals for specialists depending on their needs..
Responding to enquiries and intake for new NDIS clients as required.. Delivering individualized and tailored case management support in line with each programand its specific needs..
Working with local service providers, to create connections that could facilitate the clients'living skills and inclusion into the community..
Keeping a clear communication with the family members of the clients and support workersto follow up the improvements and achievements of their goals, with monthly home visits..
Conducting regular plan spend conversations, where the clients can understand their NDISplan and learn about the management of funding for supports..
Recognizing the clients' needs for services in the areas of accommodation, wellness, health,employment, and development in the community..
Working with internal and external staff & other Aboriginal services for all Aboriginal familiesregarding cultural connection and identity..
Working across other support services programs as required providing support at times ofcrisis and when required..
Providing a safe environment for vulnerable or at-risk people and reporting abuse.
Licence/Certification:
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Ageing Support, Disability, Community Services or related qualification
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Community Worker or similar role
- Driver Licence (Required)
- First Aid and CPR Certification (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Required)
If you believe that you are the person that we are searching for, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Join us at NHC and experience the benefits of working with a supportive, flexible, and development-focused team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a qualification relevant to this role?
- What is your availability for work?
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (Required)
- First Aid and CPR Certification (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Location:
Work Location: In person
