Support Worker – Kununurra Withdrawal Intervention Centre (KWIC)
Core
Provide 24-hour supervision and support to residents in an alcohol and other drug withdrawal program, ensuring a safe and culturally secure environment.
Role type
Support Worker (Clinical/Recovery Services)
Builds
A six-bed Alcohol and other Drug withdrawal Program
Domain
Healthcare + Indigenous Community Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
24-hour supervision, medication administration, conflict resolution, shift handover, environment maintenance
Preferred skills
Lived experience, Aboriginal Australian, knowledge of remote Kimberley communities
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Maintain a visible presence and provide support to residents, supervise activities and encourage participation, supervise residents with medication and maintain records, ensure the unit remains clean and tidy, provide accurate handover to the team
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC