High Intensity Support Workers – Mental Health and Complex Care
Depending on each participant’s individual needs, your responsibilities may include:
- Providing one-to-one, two-to-one or group-based support
- Supporting participants with complex mental health needs
- Implementing behaviour support and risk-management strategies
- Using trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation techniques
- Following individual support plans, behaviour support plans and clinical instructions
- Supporting community participation, appointments and daily activities
- Administering medication within your training and scope of practice
- Communicating effectively with participants, families, clinical teams and other professionals
- Responding calmly and professionally to challenging or unexpected situations
Potential to travel to participants within the surrounding communities including Yass.
The following will be viewed favourably:
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Mental health and psychosocial disability
- Trauma-informed care
- Complex behaviours and de‑scalation
- Medication assistance or administration
- Manual handling and mobility support
- Epilepsy and seizure management
- Diabetes management
- Enteral feeding
- Dysphagia and mealtime management
- Previous experience providing active overnight or sleepover support
Why join Chemlah Care?
- Meaningful work that improves people’s lives
- Flexible shifts and varied support environments
- Supportive and responsive management
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities to use and expand your high-intensity support skills
- A workplace that values safety, respect, trust and compassion
Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience
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High Intensity Support Workers – Mental Health and Complex Care in Canberra employer: Chemlah Care
Chemlah Care is an exceptional employer that offers meaningful work aimed at improving the lives of individuals with complex mental health needs. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible shifts, and a supportive management team, employees are empowered to expand their skills in a compassionate and respectful environment. Located in Yass, the company fosters a culture of safety and trust, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in high-intensity support.
