The Royal Children's Hospital

Support worker in Blackwood

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $41.76 - $58.47/hr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

I’m a woman in my 60s living with my mum in Blackwood. I enjoy listening to stories and sharing a good cup of tea.

I’m currently seeking a compassionate and reliable support worker to join my team. This role would suit someone who can build a strong, trusting relationship with me and my mum. We're looking for someone who values communication, empathy, and teamwork, and who understands the importance of working within a family-oriented environment.

About the Role. You’ll be supporting me with:

  • Personal care
  • Household tasks
  • Getting out and about in my community
  • Hours of Support

  • Weekday afternoon/evening shifts Wednesday & Friday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturdays and Sundays also available
  • What We’re Looking For

  • Kindness, patience, and a enthusiastic
  • Flexibility and reliability
  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • If you want to be a part of a supportive and respectful home environment, we’d love to hear from you.

    Compensation and Training

    Compensation will be provided at the level 2.1 Casual base rate

    • $43.23 per hour day rate
    • $48.41 per hour evening rate
    • $60.52 per hour weekend rate

    Requirements

    All applicants should possess or be prepared to obtain:

  • A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle
  • A current NDIS worker screening check
  • A current First Aid Certificate
  • 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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