About this role
Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters
Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice, operates as a medically supported ‘home away from home’ for children affected by a life limiting condition, and their families. The stand-alone purpose-built facility offers 8 guests in care beds, 5 family accommodation suites and a unique ‘end of life’ suite.
Underpinned by the notion of creating a ‘warm embrace’ for children and their families, the multidisciplinary team provides 24/7hr scheduled and emergency specialist care short break stays; pain and symptom management; care at the end of life; and psychosocial support programs for the whole family. With strong connections locally, nationally and internationally with specialist paediatric palliative care services, Hummingbird House is an integrated community-based service delivering flexible child and family centred care.
Why Join WMQ’s Hummingbird House Team?
- Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care.
- Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being
- Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.
- Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing.
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
- Friday Feast and Recharge – Here at Hummingbird house, Every Friday we have our ‘Friday Feast and recharge’ Yummy food and great company!!
Your Role as a Personal Care Worker
You’ll deliver person-centred holistic care and support to guests in care and their families by:
- Delivering holistic care and support to guests and families within the hospice, following relevant care plans and under the supervision of the Clinical team
- Participating in activities with guests as required and outlined by relevant practitioner
- Supporting guests with all aspects of daily living, including but not restricted to, personal care, associated light domestic duties and social/community participation
- Providing guests with a physically and emotionally secure environment and promote their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing
- Facilitating access to appropriate family supports
- Acting promptly should any changes to a guest’s condition be observed, seeking advice from the relevant clinical staff as appropriate
- Undertaking delegated care tasks for guests and families as directed by the Clinical team
- Working within the Human Services Quality Framework
What We’re Looking For
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or other relevant qualification or experience in supporting people with illness/disability is essential.
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance held before commencing and Working with Children check (Blue Card)
- Willingness to work within the philosophy and policies of Hummingbird House
- The ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism ensuring that the dignity and rights of guests and families are respected at all times
- Enthusiasm and highly effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Proven high level teamwork and collaboration skills to achieve objectives and promote positive working relationships
A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!
- Experience working with families within a health setting and a commitment to the provision of family centred care
Essential Requirements
- Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work
Ready to Join Us?
Be part of something meaningful. Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day.
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