FEMALE support worker required for our late teen female, non-verbal client with Cerebral Palsy who lives with her family in Craigieburn.
Our client enjoys watching her favourite shows on her iPad and using her head switch for messaging. She is a huge fan of Taylor Swift and loves socialising and going shopping. She also likes to choose books for her support workers to read to her.
To be considered for this opportunity you must have a minimum of 12 months experience supporting high needs/complex clients as our client requires full support with personal care, feeding, communication and mobility.
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 4pm to 8pm.
Experience with epilepsy & asthma management, PEG feeding, suctioning, communication devices (non-verbal client), use of PODD, hoisting and transfer experience, and experience with mobility equipment - wheelchair, standing frame, etc.
Nursing students and ex nurses highly desirable.
Key selection criteria:
- Minimum of 12 months experience supporting high needs/complex clients
- Female
- Willingness to learn complex care supports
- Strong observational skills
- A proactive approach
- Problem solving capabilities
- Respect for established routines
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- Current First Aid certificate
- Current CPR certificate
- 2 references from prior and/or current employers
Certificate III or IV in Disability Support desired but not essential!
CPSN is not your average support organisation. Each time a participant requires a support worker we take the time to find the best fit for both client and worker to ensure consistency of care for our client and stable employment for our support workers.
We empower our members to thrive and flourish in their community through the provision of support, resources, and services. We advocate a person-centred approach in everything we do.
To be successful as a CPSN Support Worker, you need to be genuine values match with our organisational values and promote a person-centred approach in everything you do.
CPSN is an equal opportunity employer.
No recruitment agencies thank you.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $38.44 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- complex care support: 1 year (Required)
- PEG feeding: 1 year (Required)
- Asthma management: 1 year (Required)
- Epilepsy managment: 1 year (Required)
- non-verbal communication and PODD: 1 year (Required)
- hoisting and manual handling: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- NDIS worker screening check (Required)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
