Organisation: The Royal Children's Hospital
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: 12552
Various locations across Regional Victoria – current availabilities in the following Council areas; Federation, Ballarat, Latrobe, Baw Baw, Golden Plains Shire and Mildura.
The Role: The purpose of this role is to provide support to children with complex medical needs in their home environment or other appropriate settings.
The provision of this support allows parents the time to rest and attend to other responsibilities whilst their child is safely cared for by a trained Support Worker.
Care is delivered independently, often in the absence of parents in line with the child specific care plan.
This care plan is developed in collaboration with the family, their medical specialists, and other members of the RCH team.
We have a number of vacant hours across Regional Victoria; various casual positions are available pending location, availability, and suitability to fulfil patient requirements.
Responsibilities Include: Provide care dependent on the individualized patient needs as per the parameters in their care plan, which may include personal care, specific medical interventions, giving tube feeds, and medications. If appropriate, support children to access activities, education, and community outings. Maintain the safety and well-being of the child as outlined in the child specific training manual and report any concerns to the parents. Be responsible for the safe management of equipment during shift times and report any concerns to the parents. Complete documentation of care delivered during support shifts as required. Establish relationships with child and family that recognise professional boundaries. Skills and Experience: Strong ability to complete verbal and written assessments delivered in English. Ability to travel independently. Interpersonal skills and professional demeanour. Efficient computer skills and the ability to enter data accurately. Relevant qualification at nationally accredited certificate level 3 or equivalent. First Aid to a basic certificate level. Previous experience in supporting children with medical complexity. Application Process: To apply, you will need a resume outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
For information about this position, please contact Jessica Russo, administration co-ordinator on 03 9345 5301 or ******.
Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disabilities. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.
Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement; it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record, and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.
Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.
Job type: Casual
Job classification: Undefined
Contact: ****** - Gladys Navarro - 03 9345 5301
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