Health Care Worker

Hesse Rural Health; Winchelsea; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Small rural health service

Friendly team

Casual position

Descripción de la vacante

Hesse Rural Health in Winchelsea is seeking a Community Health Care Worker to support Home Care clients in maintaining independence. Roles include personal care, domestic tasks and community living activities delivered in clients' homes or local community settings.

The position is casual, with shifts from the Winchelsea or Bannockburn sites, supervised by the In Home Support Team Leader within the Community Services program area. Experience in rural health settings is valued.

Formación

• Experience in home care or aged care is preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to follow care plans and work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Assist clients with personal care and daily living tasks as required.
• Support independence and carry out tasks outlined in the care plan within the home or community setting.

Conocimientos

Personal care

Domestic tasks

Home care support

Community living

Descripción del empleo

• Join our friendly team at Hesse and enjoy the benefits of a small rural health service
• Enjoy working with like-minded professionals
• Casual position

About Hesse Rural Health

Hesse is committed to leading health and wellbeing by providing best practice health, aged care and community services to enable the wellbeing of our community. At the heart of Hesse is our staff, with person-centred care for all stakeholders being central to all decision-making. As an innovative rural health service, Hesse provides acute, aged and community-based services across parts of the municipalities of Colac Otway, Golden Plains and the Surf Coast.

About the Role

The role of the Community Health Care Worker is to support recipients of Home Care Services to maintain their independence by directly assisting them with a range personal care, domestic and community living tasks in accordance with agreed identified needs and services as documented within the care plan. The community care worker will undertake their work in the participants home or community setting. Shifts will be based from either the Winchelsea or Bannockburn Hesse sites. The position is supervised by the In Home Support Team Leader and operates within the Community Services program area.

About the Culture

Committed to leading health & wellbeing for our regional community. Make a direct and significant impact on the health and well‑being of a close‑knit community - within their home or in our aged care facility. Hesse has roles available across Golden Plains Shire, Colac Otway Shire and the Surf Coast Shire.

• Professional Growth Opportunities - We take pride in providing professional development opportunities for career advancement. Whether through continuing education, leadership opportunities, you can continue to grow and advance in your career whilst serving the need of our community.
• Community Engagement - Our small rural health service encourages you to be actively involved in community health education initiatives and preventative care. You become an integral part of the community, forging meaningful connections among residents.
• Team Collaboration -At Hesse, we often work closely together as part of a tight knit team. Collaboration among all staff is essential for delivery comprehensive care to our age care residents, patients and community.
• Amazing Destination -Nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Surf Coast Shire, Winchelsea & Bannockburn offers a stunning natural scenery, relaxed lifestyle and did we mention only 30 minutes to the Great Ocean Road, 35 minutes into Geelong and 27 minutes to Colac. Not only does Winchelsea and surrounds offer affordable housing, essential amenities and less traffic congestion, making it an ideal place to live, work and thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.