Delivering Care with Compassion
The role of a Family Healthcare Support Worker is a vital one, providing support to children with complex medical needs in their home environment or other appropriate settings.
This opportunity allows individuals to make a meaningful difference in their community by delivering care that enables parents to rest and attend to other responsibilities while 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 healthcare team.
There are various casual positions available across Regional Victoria, pending location, availability, and suitability to fulfill patient requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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 recognize professional boundaries
Essential Requirements:
* Strong ability to complete verbal and written assessments delivered in English
* Ability to travel independently
* Interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
* Efficient computer skills and the ability to enter data accurately
Desirable Requirements:
* 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
We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by natural surroundings, and provide exceptional care to children and families in need.