CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PART-TIME REGISTERED NURSE CONSULTANTS
• 2 Part-time Positions
• Looking for a great work/life balance?
Are you looking for a change of pace, but still need a challenge?
HOMECARE PLUS a leading provider of disability support has an opportunity for Registered Nurses with a passion to make a difference to compliment our experienced team. The successful applicants will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; an understanding of community based nursing and be willing to participate in an after hours service roster. Current registration with the Nurses Board of SA is essential. The successful candidates will be based at our Marden office however may be required to travel to our regional offices.
HOMECARE PLUS offers:
• Generous Salary Package
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible Hours
If you have the ability to motivate in an inspirational manner, you value excellent
customer service, inclusive communities, and want to be part of a dynamic professional team who embraces organisational growth; then this could be the role for you.
A Job Description is available here and enquiries in strictest confidence can be made to Sue Houston, Manager HOMECARE PLUS on 8355 3500.
Applications to be forwarded by 2nd August 2010 to:
Elizabeth Frankish, Manager Human Resources,
E-mail to elizabethf@pqasa.asn.au or deliver to
28 Lower Portrush Rd., MARDEN 5070
MANAGER, HOMECARE PLUS - Adelaide
POSITION: 24 Month Contract - full-time
HOMECARE PLUS - Adelaide is currently seeking a dynamic and energetic leader of people to manage and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of its well established metropolitan community care service. Responsibilities include supervision and ongoing leadership and mentoring of our dedicated Adelaide team.
To be successful in this position you will need the following:
Previous experience in a management capacity.
Experience working in the disability sector.
To be a dynamic and energetic leader of people.
Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Have the ability to develop and maintain community, professional and peer networks.
Be able to travel, at short notice, intra/interstate as required.
Relevant qualifications in Disability and/or Management.
If you can motivate in an inspirational manner and you value excellent customer service, teamwork and organisational growth, then this could be the role for you.
A Job Description is available by clicking here and enquiries in strictest confidence can be made to Elizabeth Frankish, Manager, Human Resources on 8355 3500.
Applications should be forwarded by 5th July 2010 to:
Elizabeth Frankish, Manager, Human Resources,
E-mail to elizabethf@pqasa.asn.au or delivered to
28 Lower Portrush Rd., MARDEN 5070
Support Worker:
HOMECARE PLUS invites applications from people keen to join our team of Support Workers.
HOMECARE PLUS supports clients with a wide range of special needs, not only those who have a spinal cord injury.
As a Support Worker, you will visit clients in their own homes and support them to meet their daily living needs; activities that most people take for granted. This may include support with hygiene care, (such as showering, bathing, toileting and dressing), support with mobility needs, shopping, cleaning, cooking, and even support to participate in recreational activities of the client's choice in the community.
Although employment is on a casual basis, the work is often secure and ongoing, as you fulfil a very important role in your clients' lives, providing a valuable and professional service.
Employment is offered following a satisfactory Police Clearance, positive referee checks and the successful completion of HOMECARE PLUS requirements of pre-employment training.
The hours / shifts
The hours and days worked by a Support Worker depend on the needs of the client.
Most people receive funding to for around 3 - 4 hours per day of support, and many people choose to split this support between the morning: getting ready for the day, and the evening: getting ready for bed.
The majority of shifts are available in the mornings between 7am and 10am, and in the evenings between 5pm and 11pm.
There are also some shifts available during the day (eg for meal preparation), and some of several hours duration (eg for shopping, cleaning, bulk cooking or support people to participate in recreational activities). Overnight shifts are also available if those hours suit you.
Where possible, you will always work with a client who lives close to you.
We require a commitment of at least 10 to 15 hours per week from each Support Worker. HOMECARE PLUS Support Workers are employed under the terms of an Employee Collective Agreement, the terms of which will be discussed
with you on application.
Training
Before joining the HOMECARE PLUS team as a Support Worker, you are required to have successfully completed all of the following Units of Competence from Certificate III Community Services:
* CHCOHS302A - Participate in Safety Procedures for direct care work
* CHCCS303A - Provide physical assistance with medication
* HLTFA1A - Apply basic first aid
To apply for employment with HOMECARE PLUS as a Support Worker, please click here.
1. Position Identification
1.1 Position Title: Support Worker
1.2 Division: HOMECARE PLUS
1.3 Type of Appointment: Casual
2. Accountability Statement
The Support Worker is accountable to the relevant Team Leader, Registered Nurse or Client Service Officer for the provision of home based personal care and general assistance with the activities of daily living, for people with a disability or special need, enabling them to live independently in the community.
3 Key Accountabilities
A Support Worker is responsible for:
3.1 Supporting Clients to achieve and maintain the highest possible quality of life by:
• Supporting Client's care in all aspects of daily living needs, (Personal Hygiene, Dressing, Eating and drinking, mobility, Bladder & Bowel Care)
• Support to maintain a Client's Environment (routine household cleaning tasks, assistance with shopping, cooking meals)
• Read, understand & action Support Plans and take direction from Team Leader/CSO/RN's
• According to Support Plans staff will support Client's to participate in recreational and leisure activities. Assist the client to maintain balance and support within their environment by promoting and facilitating self-care and assisting the client to remain integrated within their community.
3.2 Shift Coverage
• Organising cover for any shifts they are rostered for but are unable to attend, except in cases of acute illness or emergency. This cover will be organised from within their own teams. If such efforts prove unsuccessful, "the Employee" will contact the office with a minimum of twelve- (12) hour's notice. The cover will then be organised by a member of the HCP Staff. (Failure to ensure that a shift has been covered or leaving a shift early may result in termination of employment).
4. Management Focus
In fulfilling the Key Accountabilities, the Support Worker will:
• Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures as they relate to the provision of home care services.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Ensure that timely and accurate reports on client services are provided as required by management.
• Behave in all matters in a way that reflects the attitude, values and objectives of the Association.
• Attend all staff meetings, staff training and relevant staff appraisal sessions.
• Strictly maintain the confidentiality of HOMECARE PLUS clients.
• Adhere to the Paraplegic & Quadriplegic Association of SA Inc.'s Code of Practice and the Support Worker Boundaries in Practice
5. OHS & W Responsibilities
• Comply with any direction or instruction from a supervisor aimed at protecting the workers health, safety and welfare.
• Accurate and timely reporting of Hazards and Incidents.
• Co-operate and consult with management and colleagues in the promotion of occupational health, safety and welfare.
• Use safe working methods to maintain safe working conditions and avoid adverse effects on the health and safety of self and other employees.
6. Equal Employment Opportunity
• Demonstrate and promote Equal Employment Opportunity principles in the work place.
• Never discriminate against a fellow worker or client on the grounds of gender, religion, nationality or sexual orientation.
7. Performance Standards
The performance of this position will be assessed against the following performance indicators:
• The availability to attend shifts, punctuality and reliability
• The satisfaction of clients with the services provided.
• The quality, manner and timeliness of reporting and provision of documentation to the Client Services Officer and Registered Nurse.
• Adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
• The fulfilment of Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities.
8. Organisational Relationships
• Responsible on a day to day basis to the Client Service Officer to whom they have been assigned. Support workers liaise with other members of their team as required.
• Responsible to the Registered Nurse Consultants when supporting Level III Clients as outlined in the ODACS Policy documents for the provision of personal care (as per the client's Health Plan) and the reporting of any health issues which may arise for each individual client.
• On rostered shifts, work under direction to accommodate any reasonable request
related to the amenity and security of the client
9. Qualifications and Experience
The following qualifications and experience are desirable:
Certificate III qualification or higher in one of the following disciplines:
• Disability Work
• Aged Care Work
• Home and Community Work
The following qualifications and experience are essential:
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Willing to undertake extension to first aid training in the areas of:
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Asthma Management (including puffers, spacers, nebulisers)
• Management of choking
• Seizure Management (including intra nasal midazolam)
• Diabetes
• Will commence a Certificate III qualification in Home and Community Work or Disability
work within three (3) months of employment commencing and complete training within two (2) years of commencing the training.
• Failure to undertake and complete Certificate III training may result in disciplinary action, which could include dismissal.
• Demonstrated abilities in:
• Verbal and written communication.
• Working in a team environment.
• Organisational skills including record keeping.
ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
Special conditions for Support Workers working with children/young people under the Guardianship of the Minister
Essential:
• 21 years of age
• Current approval by DFC via successful completion of a JIS Checks through the DFC Registration and Licensing Branch
• Willing to undertake JIS checks every three (3) years
• Have a current drivers licence, provide annual evidence of compliance
• Provide evidence of a appropriately registered, roadworthy and insured (third party property) reliable car or van.
• Undertake training as directed by HOMECARE PLUS Desirable
• Certificate III qualification or higher in Youth Work or related discipline
10. Special Conditions
• The position is casual, therefore ineligible for paid sick leave or holiday leave.
• Work is performed at the times that coincide with the clients' needs, therefore, the Support Worker must be prepared to work flexible hours. Shifts are generally rostered on a fortnightly basis, may be fragmented and hours may fluctuate each fortnight.
• Support Worker provides own reliable transport to get to shifts.
• Support Workers are required to undertake relevant training, and undertake competency re-assessments as per the HOMECARE PLUS Support Worker Training Policy.
• Prior to commencement of shifts, applicants are required to provide the employer with a satisfactory Police check, which must be renewed every three (3) years in line with The Department of Families and Communities Guidelines and the Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of SA Inc National Policy Clearance Policy.
Please Note:-
• Support Workers will not, under any circumstances drink any kind of alcohol nor take any kind of illegal drugs whilst working on a rostered shift. Nor will a Support Worker attend a rostered shift whilst intoxicated being over the prescribed legal limit of .05 or affected by Illicit substance(s).
• Support Worker will not, leave a client unattended for any reason whilst on a rostered shift unless requested to do so by the responsible Client Service Officer.
• Support Workers whilst attending a rostered shift will not smoke.
Failure to comply with these conditions will result in termination of employment.
