We are seeking a caring and experienced female support worker to support an 11-year-old girl in Ellenbrook with complex care needs. In line with the participant and family's preference to support cultural understanding and communication, applicants from a Punjabi or Indian cultural background are encouraged to apply.
Shift Availability
- Any day: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
About the Role
You will be supporting a young girl with complex care needs, including mealtime management and PEG feeding, and assisting with community access. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with children and is committed to providing safe, attentive, person-centred care.
Key Requirements
- Female support worker
- Punjabi or Indian cultural background preferred, to support cultural connection and communication with the participant and family
- Current driver's licence, own vehicle, and confidence transporting the participant for community access
- Experience with PEG feeding
- Medication competency
- Training or experience in severe dysphagia management
- Knowledge of advanced mealtime management
- Confidence and experience supporting children with complex care needs
- Current Working with Children check
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with PEG feeding ?
- Are you medication competent, or have you completed a medication competency assessment previously?
- Do you have experience in severe dysphagia management? Please describe.
- Have you supported a child or young person with complex care / support needs before ?
- what is your current area of residence, and are you comfortable travelling Ellenbrook regularly?
- Are you an Australian citizen, permanent resident or do you hold a valis isa with work rights? Can you provide evidence if shortlisted?
- This role is being recruited to support the participant's personal care,cultural and communication needs, are you comfortable working in a role where gender and cultural background are relevant selection criteria for this reason?
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Location: In person
