The Royal Children's Hospital

Support worker in Glengowrie

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $91k - $127k/yr  •  Glengowrie, AU (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

An opportunity for someone who thrives on building meaningful connections.

About Me

I’m a woman in my 50s living in my own home in Glengowrie. I’m a caring and intuitive person with a great sense of humour. I have a strong passion for animals, enjoy being creative, love spending time in the garden, and have an interest in travel. I share my home with a beloved dog who means a lot to me, so I’m looking for someone who shares my love for dogs and is comfortable being around them.

Role Overview

I’m looking for a reliable support person to assist with:

  • Personal care
  • Light household tasks and meal preparation
  • Support with physiotherapy exercises
  • Attending appointments
  • Pet care
  • Social outings and helping build new connections in my local area

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good sense of humour

Work Schedule

We are seeking a candidate who is available to work evening shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, approximately 6:00pm–10:00pm, with an additional interim shift on Fridays from 2:00pm–10:00pm. This role requires flexibility, so please apply only if you are able to reliably commit to providing support during these hours.

Compensation and Training

  • Compensation will be provided at the level 2.1 Casual base rate (currently $45.28), along with ongoing training opportunities.

Requirements

All applicants should possess or be prepared to obtain:

  • Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
  • A current NDIS worker screening check
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Medication assistance
  • Manual Handling
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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