Northcott is currently looking for several caring & committed individuals to join our Accommodation Team in Ballina, Far North Coast. This will be on a permanent part-time basis.
Typical duties may include:
* Supporting customers to develop and maintain independence.
* Supporting customers with personal care including bowel care, peg feeding, catheterisation and other health and hygiene issues such as eating, dressing, toileting and showering.
* Performing various household tasks including menu planning, cooking and serving meals, cleaning, shopping and other activities of daily living.
* Implementing behaviour support plans aimed at supporting individuals who demonstrate behaviours of concern to achieve their goals.
* A demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customers.
* Ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans, as appropriate.
* Experience supporting customers with psychosocial disability, dementia, intellectual disability, acquired brain injuries, epilepsy and behaviours of concern.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster; you will be required to work across morning, afternoon and active night shifts, including weekend and public holiday shifts.
* A current Australian Driver's Licence.
* NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
* NDIS Worker Check.
* Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain).
The closing date for these positions will be Sunday, 4th February 2024. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period so please don't hesitate to apply. Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter highlighting how you meet the essential criteria.
Northcott is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at diversity@northcott.com.au.
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