Family Healthcare Support Worker - Regional VictoriaThe Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive". RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870.
Family Healthcare Support Worker – Regional Victoria Various locations across Regional Victoria – current availabilities in the following Council areas; Federation, Ballarat, Latrobe, Baw Baw, and Golden Plains Shire.
Amazing opportunity to make a difference in your communitySupportive office-based team and ongoing training providedCasual employment at classification HCE41 – Home Care Emp Level 4, Year 1Fabulous employee benefits including salary packaging and access to discounted fitness membershipsThe Role The purpose of this role is to provide support to children with complex medical needs in their home environment or other appropriate settings. Care is delivered independently, often in the absence of parents in line with the child-specific care plan developed in collaboration with the family, their medical specialists, and other members of the RCH team. We are specifically seeking support workers to work in the following Council areas: Federation, Ballarat, Latrobe, Baw Baw, and Golden Plains Shire.
Responsibilities Include: Provide care based 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 medicationsIf appropriate, support children to access activities, education, and community outingsMaintain the safety and well-being of the child as outlined in the child-specific training manual and report any concerns to the parentsBe responsible for the safe management of equipment during shift times and report any concerns to the parentsComplete documentation of care delivered during support shifts as requiredEstablish relationships with child and family that recognize professional boundariesSkills and Experience Strong ability to complete verbal and written assessments delivered in EnglishAbility to travel independentlyInterpersonal skills and professional demeanorEfficient computer skills and the ability to enter data accuratelyRelevant qualification at nationally accredited certificate level 3 or equivalentFirst Aid to a basic certificate levelPrevious experience in supporting children with medical complexityApplication 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 coordinator 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. 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. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, and it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
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