Lake Macquarie Area

This is a great opportunity to join a leading Disability Services organisation and actively assisting those in the community with a spinal- cord injury

Excellent career and learning opportunities
Casual positions with the opportunity of progressing towards permanent part-time
Salary dependent on experience and skills

About Us

ParaQuad NSW is a not-for-profit organisation with almost 60 years history of being a key service provider for people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. Our team assists those we care for to live independently in the community.

Benefits of working with ParaQuad include

Full training and robust orientation program provided
Ongoing online education and support with furthering professional development
Incremental remuneration based on skill and experience
Electronic roster, payroll and leave application systems

Position Description

You will provide personal care and assist clients to maintain a level of independence in their homes. This will include, but not limited to:

Showering, dressing, grooming
Assisted Bladder Care and Bowel Care including enema insertion
Assistance with mobility and transfers
Meal preparation
Domestic assistance and household chores
Social and community participation.

Casual hours available with varying flexible times through the day.

About You

You need to be a flexible professional care assistant who is looking to make a difference in our community with values of Integrity, Reliability, Leadership and Respect

Essential Criteria

Current NSW Drivers Licence and Vehicle
Current First Aid Certificate
Mobile Telephone with Data capabilities
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends
Proven capability to build and sustain positive working relationships, and the ability to work in a team environment or independently as required
Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

Desirable Criteria

Minimum 6-months experience in a similar role providing complex personal care and working with people
Understanding of the rights and requirements of people with a disability
Certificate III / IV in Disability or Aged Care or Assistant in Nursing

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.

ParaQuad is an EEO Employer and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a pre-employment health assessment, reference checks and a national police check.

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