Compassionate Home Care & Personal Support

Department of Health, Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and pathways

Leave entitlements including study/le?

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking a dedicated caregiver to deliver safe, high-quality, client-centred care in the community as part of a multidisciplinary team. This fixed-term, casual role supports home-based care and requires flexible availability to work when required.

You will provide home help and personal care, maintain clear communication with clients and health colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement and professional excellence within a collaborative community

Qualifications

• Experience performing domestic duties for the aged or people with a disability in home settings.
• Understanding of confidentiality and clients’ rights.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with clients and health team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide home help and personal care to clients in their own homes.
• Function as a member of the multidisciplinary community health team.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, home care personnel and other service providers.

Skills

Domestic duties experience

Confidentiality awareness

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork in community health

Education

Certificate 3 in Individual Support / Aged Care

First aid certificate

Job description

The Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking a dedicated caregiver to deliver safe, high-quality, client-centred care in the community as part of a multidisciplinary team. This fixed-term, casual role supports home-based care and requires flexible availability to work when required.

You will provide home help and personal care, maintain clear communication with clients and health colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement and professional excellence within a collaborative community