Health Care Workers - Home/ Community Support

Tallangatta Health Service; Tallangatta; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of company vehicle to travel to消费者

Salary Packaging Options

Five weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata)

Job stability

Job summary

Tallangatta Health Service invites applications for a Health Care Worker in our My Community Home Care (MCHC) team. You will provide person-centred care to help consumers live independently at home across north-east Victoria.

This onsite role operates Monday to Friday with no weekend work. A current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one is required; a current Driver's Licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support/ Aged Care or equivalent is mandatory.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Commitment to providing quality care to Consumers/Residents.
• Strong communication and consumer service skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to prioritise tasks and problem solve.
• Able to follow written instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, person-centred care that promotes consumer independence and dignity.
• Assist with personal care, nutrition, hydration, continence care, and medication support as authorised.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in consumer condition.
• Work in accordance with legislation, regulatory requirements, quality standards and organisational policies in aged care and/or community settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork & independence

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

About the role

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to join our My Community Home Care (MCHC) team in the role of Health Care Worker.

As a Community Health Care Worker, you will provide person-centred care, assisting our consumers to remain living independently in their own homes by providing assistance with domestic and personal care, social support, respite, and transport.

Our service areas include Bethanga, Bellbridge, Dartmouth, Eskdale, Mitta Mitta and Tallangatta. Within close proximity to Albury/Wodonga, you can enjoy some of north-east Victoria’s beautiful scenery whiletravelling between clients in a company supplied vehicle.

This is a Monday to Friday (no weekend work) roleand requires a current First Aid certificate or a willingness to obtain.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide safe, person-centred care that promotes consumer independence and dignity.
• Assist with personal care, nutrition, hydration, continence care, and medication support as authorised.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in consumer condition.
• Work in accordance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and organisational policies in aged care and/or community settings.

What's on Offer:

• Permanent part-time or casual hours
• 6-8 hours shifts
• Flexibility to find a fit that works for you
• Use of company vehicle to travel to consumer's homes
• Remuneration in line with the Health & Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Enterprise Agreement ($30-$33/hr based on qualifications and experience)

About you

You are passionate about what you do and want to support our consumers to live life to their potential, you also hold the following:

• Certificate III in Individual Support/ Aged Care or equivalent is mandatory.
• Current Drivers License
• A clear and strong commitment to the providing quality care to our Consumers/Residents
• Strong communication and consumer service skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and problem solve
• Able to comprehend and follow written instructions and procedures
• Motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment and independently

All appointments are made subject to the required security screening including National Criminal History, NDIS Worker Screening checks andan immunisation status appropriate to the role, including the annual Influenza vaccination.

This is an onsite position that requires travel throughout surrounding communities.

About Us

Tallangatta Health Service is a 61-bed small rural public health service providing a mix of acute, sub-acute, residential aged care, and community services to Tallangatta and the surrounding district. We pride ourselves on being a consumer-focused, progressive provider of care to our community, patients, and residents, with a multidisciplinary approach.

Why join Tallangatta Health Service?

• Supportive, committed multidisciplinary small team
• Salary Packaging Options = more take home pay!
• Five weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata)
• Job Stability + Victorian Public Health Sector + Allowances
• Professional Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Idyllic, rural environment overlooking Lake Hume
• Family friendly roster, allowing for work/life balance

Interested?

To discuss this role further please contact Maree Peters - Community Services Coordinator on 02 6071 5418.

Our organisation encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, LGBTQIA+ and people from diverse backgrounds.