Health Care Worker - Residential Aged Care

Corryong-Health; Corryong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Corryong Health is seeking a dedicated Health Care Worker to provide essential personal care and emotional support under the direction of the Registered Nurse in a rural setting. You will help clients with daily living, mobility, showers, and social activities, aligning with our values and national standards.

Strong communication, documentation, and basic computer skills are required, with a willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care including assisting with activities of daily living, showering, mobility and social support.
• Evidence of having undertaken an approved course in Aged Care through a recognised training organisation (e.g., Certificate IV).
• Knowledge of Corryong Health Vision, Purpose and Values.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Act, NSQHS standards.
• Excellent communication, reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a proactive multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding/interest in the needs of older people and people with disability and their families.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

Personal care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork in multidisciplinary teams

Self-directed work

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services / Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Health Care Worker provides necessary care to clients, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing and working under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details

ABOUT YOU:

You will have:

Essential:

• Experience in personal care including assisting with activities of daily living, showering, mobility and social support
• Evidence of having undertaken an approved course in Aged Care through a recognised training organisation. E.g. Certificate IV in Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and alignment with Corryong Health Vision, Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and alignment with the Aged Care Act, Strengthened Aged Care Standards and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS)
• Excellent communication, reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision
• Ability to work as part of a proactive multidisciplinary team
• To have an understanding and interest in the needs of older people and people with disability and their families and carers
• Basic computer skills

Desirable:

• Proven understanding of the role and value of healthcare organisations in a rural environment
• Valid Victorian or NSW Driver’s License

ABOUT CORRYONG HEALTH:

Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS), a flexible health care model designed to provide integrated health and aged care services in rural and remote areas.

Corryong Health serves as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring access to essential services.Weconstantly work towards building a service profile that reflects the entire community, to ensure people feel cared for, have an opportunity to be healthy, live well and are connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As the community population profile changes, so too does the Corryong Health service mix.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care to our community and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice across all services.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the People & Culture team on [e-mail].

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Corryong Health is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, contact the People & Culture team on [e-mail].

As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, applicants are invited to complete voluntary demographic questions (e.g. gender, cultural background, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, disability). This information is de-identified and used to improve our recruitment practices.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.