Assistant in Nursing

Are you an experienced Assistant in Nursing (AIN) who thrives in a community care environment and are looking to make a positive difference for our clients living independently in their homes?

Silverchain has immediate opportunities for experienced and passionate carers to join our dedicated team in the position of Assistant in Nursing - on a permanent part-time basis.

What's on offer

• Part-time permanent role - 45.6 hours per fortnight
• Location: Birtinya, QLD
• Monday to Friday with the potential for weekends
• Competitive hourly rate + super.
• Up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options.
• Everyday discounts, including discounted vouchers for Coles, Woolworths, Amazon, Myer, The Good Guys and more.
• Enhance your skills and support a diverse range of clients in their homes.
• Work independently in the community with support from your team.
• Extensive orientation and on-the-job training.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support.

What we're looking for

You have passion with purpose and are driven by excellence. Caring is a profession and a calling, and your work and support enriches everyone. In addition, you will have the following skills:

• Certificate III in Aged Care; Individual Support, or equivalent
• Experience delivering moderate and complex care, preferably within the community.
• Fantastic interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills including ability to encourage and motivate clients.
• Reliability and commitment to deliver the highest standard of care.
• Effective English literacy skills.
• National Police Clearance (on commencement of employment and updated every three years per the Aged Care Act 1997).
• Current motor vehicle driver's licence (with no restrictions)
• Current Basic First Aid Certificate is desirable, but not mandatory

The role

Our Assistants in Nursing deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging their ability to participate in their own care to maintain their independence.

Responsibilities:

• Skin care, toileting, general hygiene, grooming, dressing, mobility, meal preparation, and associated personal care activities.
• Support may also be required with general housekeeping, social support, transport.
• Upskilling Virtual care potential may include Observations, Urinalysis, First aid and Medication support.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It's a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not-for-profit organisation, our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians, and we develop innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply'.

At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.