The Royal Children's Hospital

Personal Support Worker- Newcastle & Surrounding Suburbs (Morning Shifts)

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Australia, CU (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Do you have a few hours to spare in the morning? Start your day making a real difference.

Looking for meaningful work that fits around your lifestyle? Whether you're a student, parent, semi-retired, or simply looking to supplement your income, our morning support worker shifts could be the perfect fit.

At Forward Ability Support, we're a not-for-profit organization with over 60 years of experience supporting people with spinal cord injuries and similar neurological conditions to live independently and achieve their goals.

We're currently seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers to join our team in Newcastle, Oakhampton Heights, Wickham and Arcadia Vale

Morning shifts available:

Newcastle

  • Monday: 6:00 am - 8:00 am
  • Wednesday: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Fortnightly Monday, Tuesday,: 6:00 am - 8:30 am
  • Fortnightly Monday & Friday: 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
  • Fortnightly Thursday & Friday: 6 am-8 am
  • Fortnightly Sunday: 6:30 am- 9 am

Wickham

  • Sunday & Tuesday: 7:30 am - 10:30 am

Arcadia Vale

  • Fortnightly Monday to Saturday 6am-9:30am

Oakhampton heights

  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: 6am - 8am

What you'll be doing:

You'll provide personalized, high-intensity support within clients' homes, including:

  • Showring and hygiene maintenance
  • Mobility assistance, transfers and hoist use
  • Bladder, bowel and catheter care
  • Meal preparation and feeding assistance
  • Household tasks and domestic support
  • Community access using the client's vehicle
  • Completing daily progress notes

Why you'll love working with us:

  • Paid 3-day induction & training with a Registered Nurse
  • Buddy shifts with experienced staff
  • 24/7 Rostering Team and Registered Nurse support
  • Ongoing clinical training and professional development
  • Opportunity to transition from casual to permanent part-time employment
  • SCHADS Award Level 2 pay (Pay Point 1-2 based on experience)
  • Join a supportive, values-driven not-for-profit making a genuine difference every day

To join our team, you'll need

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • National Police Check
  • First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • Driver's licence and access to a vehicle
  • Strong English communication skills
  • Prior work reference
  • Compassion, reliability and a positive attitude

Please note:

  • You must be available to work short split shifts where required.
  • All new team members attend a paid 3-day induction in Lidcombe.

Ready to start your mornings with purpose? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Forward Ability Support is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a pre-employment health assessment, reference checks and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.

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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