The Royal Children's Hospital

Female Disability Support Worker – East Warburton

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $72k - $76k/yr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Female Disability Support Worker to support a female participant living in East Warburton.

The participant has an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and requires assistance with daily living activities, mobility, medication support and community access.

We are looking for someone who is patient, attentive and confident in providing person-centred support while promoting the participant's independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance with daily living activities and personal care as required.
  • Support the participant with mobility using a gutter frame.
  • Assist with transfers and mobility, including manual handling where required.
  • Provide toileting and showering assistance when needed.
  • Assist with medication administration in accordance with the participant's medication plan and relevant training.
  • Provide companionship and emotional support.
  • Support the participant to access the community and attend appointments as required.
  • Monitor the participant's wellbeing and report any changes or concerns.
  • Maintain accurate progress notes and shift documentation.
  • Follow all relevant care plans, safety procedures and manual handling guidelines.

About the Participant

The participant has an Acquired Brain Injury and uses a gutter frame for mobility within the home. She is able to weight-bear but requires assistance and support with transfers.

She requires assistance with toileting and showering, although these tasks are generally completed in the mornings with support from her partner.

Medication support will also form part of the role.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience in disability support or aged care.
  • Confidence and experience assisting with mobility and transfers.
  • Understanding of safe manual handling practices.
  • Experience or willingness to undertake medication support training, as required.
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
  • Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle (essential).
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and consistently across the rostered shifts.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a female support worker who is mature, patient, reliable and able to build a positive working relationship with the participant.

Experience supporting participants with Acquired Brain Injuries would be highly regarded.

Roster Availability

  • Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Total: 24 hours per week

We are looking for someone who can commence on Wednesday, 25 November 2026, or potentially the week prior.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to provide quality support, we would love to hear from you.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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