Organisation : Achieve Australia
Location : Sydney (Summer Hill)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Families, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
Achieve Australia has been providing services to people with disability since the 1950s. Today, we are a registered NDIS provider offering accommodation, community participation, supported employment and support coordination services in Greater Sydney and in Northern Rivers regions in NSW. We are driven by our Passion, Purpose and Principles:
· Our Passion is social inclusion for people with disability.
· Our Purpose is to build extraordinary lives, supporting people with disability to be well, have a home, choose a career, learn new skills, participate in their community and enjoy a full life.
· We live by our Principles of inclusiveness, stewardship, extraordinary outcomes and ethical practices.
About the role
- Opportunities available for the maximum term and permanent – part-time roles
- Modern Nurses Award – Assistant in Nursing plus Salary packaging and Superannuation
- Base locations: Summer Hill, North Ryde, Kellyville, Llandilo, Guilford, Wentworthville.
Undertake routine processes and procedures to assist in providing clients with quality client nursing and disability support services, taking a person-centred approach in line with the customer service framework and in compliance with the organisation’s policies, processes and procedures, to meet the National Standards for Disability Services and all regulatory and legislative requirements.
About you:
As an AIN you will use your enthusiasm and experience to support independence for people with disability in all aspects of life. This includes – but is not limited to activities like – personal care, domestic and daily living support, budgeting, shopping, cooking and community participation.
To be successful in this role you will be required to address the following selection criteria:
- Certificate III in Disability or equivalent
- Understanding and commitment to the Disability Service Standards and WHS;
- Understanding of human rights and the challenges facing those with a disability;
- Experience in working with and supporting individuals who have challenging behaviours and/or complex needs;
- Sound interpersonal, role modelling and customer service skills;
- Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing environments;
- Current NSW Working with Children Check
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence
- Experience in working with and supporting adults deemed as having significant complexity in their lives.
Our benefits – Our employees are the champions of an inclusive world and in return we offer:
· Working as part of a team that makes a difference in people’s lives
· Access to Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport programs
· Supportive, friendly team environment and culture
If you have questions about this role, please direct enquiries
Pre-employment checks: Achieve Australia is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. This means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and staff are expected to share this commitment. Applications will be assessed on merit.
Candidates successful from the selection process will require to complete the following checks:
- Reference checks
- Police check (Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities)
- Working with Children check
- NDIS Worker check.
- First Aid Certificate
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Assistant in Nursing via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Families, #Health_–_General
