Healthcare Assistant - Nurseline Community Services

Catalyst Care Group; Brighton; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Tax relief

1st DBS is free

On-shift support

Specialist training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Recognition programmes

Social events

Job summary

Nurseline Community Services, part of Catalyst Care Group, is hiring Healthcare Assistants to deliver high-complex mental health care at clients' homes across Tasmania. You will support adults with behavior challenges and personality disorders, providing person-centered care.

Expect flexible shifts (4-8 hours or longer) depending on care packages, with on-call support, ongoing training, safeguarding and medication management.

Qualifications

• 18 months of previous experience in healthcare settings, in community or home-based care.
• Experience in managing complex health needs, with a focus on mental health, and working with diverse populations.
• Driving license is essential for community work and transport of the people we support.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobility support, including basic moving and handling.
• Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Help with meal preparation, nutrition, hydration, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Offer companionship, emotional support, and, when needed, financial assistance.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation and records.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Home care experience

Mental health care

Driving license

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Nurseline Community Services

Join Nurseline Community Services to provide compassionate, high-complex mental health care at home for people with behavior that challenges and personality disorders. We are looking for dedicated HCAs to lead the delivery of person-centered mental health services directly in people’s homes, ensuring care is both effective and reflective of our community values.

At Nurseline Community Services, part of the Catalyst Care Group, we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives. We stand on the pillars of Compassion, Impact, and Community -values that guide our actions and our approach to compassionate care. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about making a significant difference in the lives of others while embodying these core values.

Job Overview

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is responsible for delivering comprehensive healthcare services directly in people’s homes. This role is crucial in managing complex emotional needs, including behaviour that challenges and personality disorders, ensuring care is both effective and reflective of Nurseline Community Services’ values. You may be required to work a short (4-8 hour) or longer shifts. Shift patterns vary depending on the care package and support needs of each person we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mobility support, including basic moving and handling.
• Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Help with meal preparation, nutrition, hydration, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Offer companionship, emotional support, and, when needed, financial assistance.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation and records.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 18 months of previous experience in healthcare settings, in community or home-based care.
• Experience in managing complex health needs, with a focus on mental health, and working with diverse populations.
• Driving license is essential for community work and transport of the people we support.

What We Offer

• Financial & Practical Support
  • Refer-a-friend bonus - incentives for introducing new workers to the company (recently rolled out).
  • Tax relief - the ability to claim through the government for work-related clothing and tools (e.g., uniforms, mileage, and equipment).
  • 1st DBS is free.
• Development & Support
  • On-shift support and guidance through the on-call system.
  • Regular supervisions.
  • Specialist training opportunities such as safeguarding, medication management, and more.
  • All mandatory training is free
• Work-Life Balance and Community
  • Flexible working hours - option to choose shifts based on availability.
  • Recognition programmes - celebrating and rewarding outstanding contributions.
  • Social events - opportunities to connect and build team spirit.