21 Oct
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Supporting Your Independence
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Coomera
21 Oct
Supporting Your Independence
Coomera
Job Description
/n Job Location /n Coomera, QLD 4209 /n /n
About Us
/n Supporting Your Independence is a values-driven NDIS provider committed to empowering people with disability to live life on their own terms. We pride ourselves on a supportive, inclusive workplace where our people are just as important as the participants we serve. /n /n As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Assistants in Nursing (AIN) to support our participants and deliver high-quality care in line with NDIS standards and best-practice guidelines. /n /n
About the Role
/n Reporting to the Regional SIL Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to participants in line with NDIS standards. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with frontline disability support teams and contributing positively to participant outcomes. /n /n This is a casual position with the opportunity for part-time, offering flexible shifts based on operational needs. /n /n
Key Responsibilities
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• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to a participant living with paraplegia within a Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting /n
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, showering, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation /n
• Support safe transfers and mobility using hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment /n
• Assist with bowel care routines and catheter care (as trained and delegated), ensuring dignity and privacy at all times /n
• Monitor and support skin integrity and pressure area care to prevent pressure injuries /n
• Follow individualised care plans and clinical instructions provided by the supervising Nurse /n
• Support medication administration in line with training and organisational policy /n
• Observe and promptly report changes in health status, skin condition, or general wellbeing to the supervising Nurse or Regional SIL Manager /n
• Maintain accurate daily progress notes, documentation, and incident reports /n
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and community participation /n
• Follow infection control, manual handling, and WHS procedures to maintain a protected environment /n
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and escalate concerns in line with organisational protocols /n /n About You /n
• AIN (qualified or enrolled), or equivalent (essential) /n
• Experience in disability, SIL, aged care, or community services (highly regarded) /n
• Sound understanding of person-centred practice and NDIS standards /n
• Confident supporting participants with complex needs (highly regarded, if applicable) /n
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, respectful approach /n
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team /n
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities /n
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, WWCC (if required), Police Check, First Aid & CPR /n /n Why Join Us? /n
• Meaningful work supporting people with disability /n
• Supportive and values-driven culture /n
• Opportunity to make a real impact as the organisation grows /n /n
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🏢 Supporting Your Independence
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