Female Support Worker – Complex Care | Overnight Shifts
GNA Services is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Female Support Worker to provide high-quality in-home support to an elderly female client in Howard Springs, Northern Territory.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker who is confident providing complex personal care and enjoys making a meaningful difference in a client's daily life.
Position Details
- Location: Howard Springs, NT
- Employment Type: Casual / Permanent Part-Time
- Shifts: Overnight, 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Availability: 7 days per week
- Client: Elderly female with complex care needs
- Care setting: In-home/community care
About the Role
The successful Support Worker will provide person-centred care to a client who requires full assistance with activities of daily living following a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA).
You will work as part of a two-person care team, ensuring the client remains safe, comfortable, supported and treated with dignity throughout the overnight shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, oral care and toileting.
- Assist with feeding and hydration.
- Perform pressure care and regular repositioning.
- Support continence management, including suprapubic catheter care and monitoring.
- Monitor skin integrity and report concerns to the nursing team.
- Complete accurate progress notes and care documentation.
- Provide overnight monitoring and respond promptly to the client's needs.
- Use ceiling and portable hoists safely and correctly.
- Follow manual handling and care procedures.
- Maintain a culturally safe and respectful environment that supports Aboriginal cultural values and traditions.
- Work collaboratively with family members, support workers and clinical staff.
Essential Requirements
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Current National Police Clearance.
- Valid Australian Driver's Licence.
- Reliable vehicle.
- Demonstrated experience supporting clients with high physical support needs.
- Experience using hoists and manual handling equipment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a two-person care team.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Comfortable providing full personal care.
Highly Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded:
- Complex care
- Suprapubic catheter management
- Pressure care and skin integrity monitoring
- Wound care support
- Palliative care
- Aged care
- Community or in-home care
- Culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal clients
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Ongoing overnight shifts.
- Supportive clinical and management team.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a client's quality of life.
Important Client Requirement
Female applicants are required for this position due to the client's personal care preferences and the nature of the support required.
The successful applicant must be attentive, patient, respectful and committed to ensuring the client feels safe, supported and never isolated during overnight care.
How to Apply
If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume/CV outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and availability.
Pay: $32.00 – $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
