ADSSI Limited, trading as Adssi In-home Support, has been supporting the Central Coast community since 1987. We are a not-for-profit organisation who delivers a mix of in-home services including allied therapies, nursing, building maintenance and modifications, transport, meal preparation, social activities and personal care across a range of funded and private programs including the NDIS, Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program and others.  Through our programs, we support thousands of clients to remain living safely and independently in their home.

In a recent VOICE Survey, 93% of staff scored the organisation as having a strong workplace culture and environment. That means we attract, and keep, great staff. We are values-driven and committed to quality, service and innovation.

ADSSI is a member of ACON’s Pride in Health + Wellbeing, Australia’s first and only not-for-profit membership program that provides year-round support in the provision of LGBTI inclusive services for the health and wellbeing sector. Our Pride in Health + Wellbeing activities contribute to the wellbeing of ADSSI’s LGBTI clients and staff through the ongoing provision of safe and inclusive services.

To be considered for any of the roles below, please note below requirements:

Completion of an aged care police check and a Working With Children Check is required for the successful candidate.

Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record check and a pre-employment functional assessment and will be required to undergo an aged care part exclusion police check. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.  Each application will be considered on its merits.

The criminal offences that preclude a person from working in aged care are:

• a conviction for murder or sexual assault; or
• a conviction of, and sentence to imprisonment for, any other form of assault.

Any person with a conviction for a precluding offence must not be employed, contracted, hired, retained, or accepted by an aged care service subsidised by the Commonwealth.

The best places to get confidential advice on how your criminal history might affect your chances in this job include the Aboriginal Legal Service on 1800 765 767, LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529, or your local Community Legal Centre.

ADSSI Limited supports EEO principles and is a smoke free environment.

We affirm the right to equality, respect and fairness for the LGBTIQ community. We are committed to reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan.

Adssi is committed to increasing the workforce participation of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

MAY 2021

In-home Aged Care Community Support Workers

ADSSI Limited, trading as Adssi In-home Support, has been providing in home/community services since 1987.

We deliver a mix of in-home aged care services including household help, personal care, respite, shopping, allied therapies, nursing, transport, home modifications and maintenance across a range of funded and private programs including Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program and Out of Hospital programs including End of Life and ComPacks.  Through our programs, we support thousands of older Australians to remain living safely and independently in their home.

Why work with us? There are so many reasons, including:

• We are inclusive of diversity
• You are paid between shifts
• You are reimbursed for travel
• We provide Journey Insurance
• We provide you with PPE
• We provide you with a work phone and uniform, saving you money
• You are paid to attend training and team meetings
• We celebrate key events together
• You can work flexible hours
• We pay COVID leave
• We pay for your First Aid renewal
• We pay for your Flu shot
• You and your family can access our Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Sacrifice saving you $
• 93% of staff score the organisation as having a strong workplace culture and environment - that means we attract and keep great staff!

You will work with clients’ in their homes and community, across the Central Coast, supporting them with practical things that help make their day-to-day life easier.

If you are passionate/experienced in working with older people, this is an exciting career opportunity.

You must be able work some out of hours shifts, for example weekends, Public Holidays, early mornings from 6am or evenings until 9pm. The appropriate loading/allowances applies for these shifts

You will need:

• Certificate III in Individual Support - Home & Community, or equivalent Aged Care qualification; 
• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Knowledge of aged care sector legislation, Consumer Directed Care and Home Care Package Guidelines;
• Provide First Aid certificate;
• Current NSW driver’s license and a safe driving record from Service NSW available online here https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/request-driving-record ;
• Use of a reliable well-presented vehicle with comprehensive insurance cover;
• Current Working With Children Check;
• Australian Nationally Co-ordinated Criminal History that is less than one year old;
• Evidence of protection against the infectious diseases listed in the relevant policies of NSW Health relating to the ComPacks project: Diphtheria, Measles, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Mumps, Varicella, Tetanus, Rubella, Tuberculosis, (Influenza is recommended).

Desirable

• Training and/or experience in palliative care in a community setting

How to Apply

PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND SEND THE BELOW APPLICATION FORM

CSW_Central Coast_Application_for_Employment_27.11.20

and send, along with a resume setting out your qualifications and employment history, to Robyn.Johnston@adssi.com.au by 5.00pm Monday 24 MAY, 2021.

Only applicants who complete and specifically address the criteria contained in the Application for Employment will be considered. Please make sure to forward your completed ADSSI application form to be considered

Manager

• Direct Report to Regional Manager – Central Coast/Northern Sydney
• Full time Central Coast role – contract until June 2024
• PBI Salary packaging available
• ADSSI Limited awarded “Best Workplace Award” in 2021.

This is a fantastic leadership role with Adssi In-home Support, a progressive, not for profit, values driven organisation on a growth trajectory.

As part of the ADSSI Limited Management Team, the role is integral to the development and roll out of strategic/business direction at Adssi In-home Support, including program development and growth, process improvement and integration, risk management, quality improvement, marketing/promotion. The role will also be central to ADSSI’s clinical governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with the organisation’s clinical team to continue the development of ADSSI’s clinical framework and governance
• Ensure the development, implementation and evaluation of systems, policies and processes for ensuring proper accountability, probity and openness in the conduct of ADSSI’s business.
• Oversee the systems for monitoring, managing and maintaining the area of operation in a manner that is client focused and ensures accuracy, security, confidentiality and meets statutory, regulatory or contractual requirements.
• Monitor and manage the execution of the team’s responsibilities, according to approved business plans, key performance indicators, contractual agreements and relevant guidelines.
• Monitor required service, operational and financial outputs/indicators across the areas of operation, report on areas of risk, and liaise with other managers to eliminate or minimise risk.
• Lead the ongoing management, development and regular review of projects in the area of operations to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements and efficient and effective delivery of services to clients.
• Participating in the weekend / after-hours COVID / Emergency (e.g. bushfire) on-call roster

You will need:

• A clinical background (Registered Nurse or allied health professional)
• Extensive experience in a health care or community environment
• Extensive nursing or allied health experience working with older people;
• Sound knowledge and practical experience working within an enablement, restorative and well-being framework with people who are ageing;
• Successful management and leadership experience in a changing work environment
• Ability to apply project management methodology appropriate to the role along with effective critical thinking techniques, to set priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining high levels of quality and confidentiality.
• Experience leading teams in a change management environment

Please apply by 5 pm, Monday 17 May.  Include a resume setting out your qualifications and employment history as well as a statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria. Please apply through SEEK at https://www.seek.com.au/job/52178758

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