Founded in 1995 by parents of children with Cerebral Palsy, our mission is to give back to our community and represent the voice of people with CP.
We are a rights‐based, person‐directed organisation where inclusion and self‐determination are at the forefront of everything we do. We build capacity in ourselves and others. We are bold and curious, navigating challenges and discovering solutions that drive change.
Join the CPSN team to support people with Cerebral Palsy, grow your skills, and make a meaningful impact every day.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting female disability support workers within the Wodonga area. No day will be the same and you can look forward to a variety of rewarding shifts.
You will be providing support to a 14‐year‐old client with cerebral palsy and seizures who lives in her family home. Shifts are before and after school, occasional overnight, and travel to Melbourne RCH as needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with activities of daily living, including after‐school routines, maths and literacy, and preferred activities such as arts & crafts, reading, and music.
* Assist with PEG feeding and medication administration.
* Facilitate community access and attend medical appointments.
* Adhere to the client's care plan.
About you
Experience working in the disability sector providing complex supports, including PEG feeding. You are a caring, empathetic person with a deep understanding of the importance of providing quality support to clients. You pride yourself on well‐developed communication and relationship‐building skills, and you are trusted by clients in their homes.
Key Selection Criteria
* Ongoing availability to commit to regular weekday (morning and afternoon) shifts, occasional overnight, and travel to Melbourne RCH as needed.
* Experience in providing complex supports.
* Physical capacity to carry out the duties required.
* Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
* Current driver's licence and willingness to use your own insured and reliable vehicle for work purposes.
* Current WWCC and NDIS worker screening check, or eligibility to obtain these prior to commencing employment.
* Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes.
* A keen eye for detail with a focus on improving client experiences.
What we offer
* A rewarding opportunity to add to the quality of life of our clients.
* Working within an amazing, supportive team environment.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Fully paid for EAP (employment assistance program) service.
Application, Screening and Interview Process
If you are interested in progressing your application for this role, please submit your updated resume and a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria.
CPSN commits to reviewing each application fairly and based on the selection criteria mentioned in the job ad.
Should your application meet the initial review phase, we will contact you via phone with a few pre‐screening questions, after which you may be invited to a formal online interview with our HR & Service Delivery team.
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