Join Ipswich Nurses and be part of a team that delivers quality in-home care.
We are currently recruiting for some YOUNG and ADULT participants who are in our care and inviting experienced support workers to apply. The position is in The Lockyer Valley (Gatton, Laidely, Hatton Vale, Lowood)
The Ideal candidate should have experience in 2 or more of the following
1. able to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week,
2. able to work both mornings, afternoon and night shifts
3. has cert 3 in aged care/disability/individual support OR
4. completed first year of a health related degree eg. nursing, paramedicine.
5. Open drivers license and able to drive participants.
6. experience in tube feeding, suctioning, seizure management, oxygen and ventilation management would be great but we can and we will train you if you are the right person.
7. Be a Team Player.
8. valuable communication skills.
Qualifications & experience
- Certificate 3 and above in Disability or individual support
- Over 12 months experience
- Females only as per client requests
Tasks & responsibilities
- Day and Active night shifts.
- some short shifts
- Looking after a person providing all care including bathing, feeding and activities.
- Respiratory monitoring
- Nutrition via PEG
- Seizure management
- Training provided.
- Payrates are based on the SCHADS Award Social- Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award or Nurses Award for Enrolled Nurses [MA000100]
Benefits
- You will be supported by a team of other experienced family, carers and registered nurses.