Evening & Weekend Support Worker for Cerebral Palsy Care

Disability North; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an independent young lady with Cerebral Palsy in home and community settings. The role involves evenings and weekend shifts within a team of eight, working 2:1 with another member.

Training will be provided for CP/PEG needs; duties include meals, personal care, medication, and light domestic tasks. A full and a part-time option are available with benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cerebral Palsy or PEG feeding is an advantage but full training will be given.
• Duties include personal care, meals, medication administration and domestic tasks.
• Willingness to work in an all-female role due to safeguarding rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals orally and via PEG feeding.
• Bathing and personal care of the client.
• Administer medication as instructed.
• Carry out domestic tasks and light household duties.
• Support mobility and accompany outings with the team.

Skills

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Proactive

Teamwork

Patient care

CP knowledge

Job description

Disability North is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an independent young lady with Cerebral Palsy in home and community settings. The role involves evenings and weekend shifts within a team of eight, working 2:1 with another member.

Training will be provided for CP/PEG needs; duties include meals, personal care, medication, and light domestic tasks. A full and a part-time option are available with benefits after probation.