- Our team in Western Sydney offers multiple casual positions.
- Northcott offers salary packing benefits of up to $15,900p/a, gym membership and insurance discounts.
- We offer training and development opportunities to help you advance your career and reach your full potential.
About the opportunity:
Northcott is searching for experienced, dedicated, and ambitious AINs who are passionate about providing high-level care within our specialised supported living settings. We offer varied shifts, and the pay rate is from $36.24 per hour, plus superannuation and salary packaging.
* Note: The pay rate is determined by the total number of hours worked as an AIN.
Role Requirements:
- Must have proven experience in the disability field, preferably within group home settings.
- Experience in Manual Handling (hoist experience) and repositioning is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience in PEG feeding, safe swallowing, epilepsy management and challenging behaviours.
- Comfortable in personal care/grooming and can engage with the individual.
- Australian driver’s licence and confidence to drive a 12-seater/wheelchair-accessible van
- Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster, including overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts
Typical duties might include:
- Deliver quality nursing care and support to a diverse range of unique customers using a person-centred approach.
- Promote improvement in quality of life and foster independence for people with intellectual disability
- Assist with personal care and hygiene and domestic chores
- Be committed to achieving valuable outcomes for our customers
- Have highly developed communication skills and an understanding of specific needs
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Valid working rights.
- A current Driver's Licence and confidence to drive an accessible van.
- NSW Working with Children Checks.
- NDIS Worker Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- Health Assessment
Why work for us?
- We are a leading disability service provider in NSW, ACT & QLD, providing services and support for people with disability, their families, and carers. We have more than 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.
- Increase your take home pay and save on taxes with salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually.
- Northcott offers employee benefits including Perkbox, discounted health insurance, gym membership, motor service offers and more!
- A family friendly workplace is offered, and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
- Learning and career advancement opportunities and you will have your contributions valued.
Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story