The Royal Children's Hospital

Respite Disability Support Workers

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $86k - $94k/yr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

About US

Community Care TASMANIA is a not for profit focusing on
providing compassionate care and support. We are seeking dedicated support
workers to work in our brand new, Launceston Respite facility on a casual
basis. Shifts will be a variety of day, afternoon,
active night or sleepover.

In this role you will work closely with participants to
assist them to continue to live their usual routines whilst out of home. You
will be part of a growing and exciting team that is proactive, respectful and
puts its participants first. The dynamic nature of our services, coupled with the
chance to work with multiple clients, guarantees regular opportunities for you
to contribute significantly.

In this role your duties will include but are not limited
to:

  • Following individual support plans
  • Personal care support
  • Domestic Assistance
  • Social support
  • Meal preparation
  • Providing overnight support in a respite setting
  • Provide a positive, calm, and respectful presence
  • Promote and encourage independence to meet goals
  • Support and manage challenging behaviours
  • Maintain accurate documentation including medical charting as required
  • Engage in ongoing training essential to the role
  • Comply with NDIS restrictive practice and quality standards.

About you

We are looking for caring individuals with attributes such
as compassion, empathy and adaptability. Our staff are understanding and patient
toward the needs of others and want to make a difference in people’s lives. You
must be physically fit and able to perform all tasks as required.

You will have:

  • A genuine interest in supporting people living with disability
  • Strong communication skills
  • Certificate III in individual Support or equivalent (must include modules
    CHCCS011, CHCCS015 or CHCCS031) or extensive experience in
    providing support to people living with disabilities.
  • National Police check less than 6 months old or willing to obtain one
  • WWVP including NDIS worker check or willing to obtain
  • Current certification in First Aid & CPR
  • Current Medication endorsement essential ( Assist Clients With Medication
    HLTHPS006 & Recognise Healthy Body Systems HLTAAP001)
  • Drivers license and access to own vehicle with registration and insurance

What we offer

  • Competitive wages under the SCHADS Award
  • Ongoing free training development and support
  • Career progression
  • Free uniforms & PPE
  • Fabulous state of the art facility
  • Attractive salary packaging of up to $15,900 + $2,650 (entertainment)

Apply Today

If you share our core values of providing heartfelt care, then we would love to hear from you. To apply please follow the link provided Please submit your resume with experience (include dates) and qualifications.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants while the advertisement is open, therefore, we encourage you to submit your resume with a copy of your
certificate transcript and availability.

Any questions please contact Kelli Schultz on employment@cct.org.au. A copy of the position description is available upon request.

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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