Healthcare Worker - Casual

Western District Health Service; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

EBA remuneration

Free parking

Training & development

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Western District Health Service – Hamilton VIC is seeking Health Care Workers to join our aged care services across Penshurst, Coleraine, the Grange and the Birches Hamilton.

You will provide high-standard care that supports residents to maintain independence, following individual care plans, with a person-centred approach. Hours include shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Join a values-driven team with development opportunities, flexible work arrangements and free parking.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, person-centered and adaptable to change.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance to patients and residents.
• Support independence in accordance with care plans.
• Work within shift patterns including weekends and public holidays.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

High energy

Person centred approach

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support

Job description

Western District Health Service – Hamilton VIC

Areas of employment available: Aged Care Services (Hamilton, Penshurst, Coleraine, Grange, Birches)

Proposed Interviews to take place upon receipt of suitable applications.

About the role

We are seeking Health Care Workers to join our innovative and committed medical team.

We are seeking applications from qualified Healthcare Workers to join our Aged Care Services in Penshurst, Coleraine, the Grange and the Birches Hamilton.

The successful applicants will provide high standard services that support and assist patients and residents to achieve maximum independence by meeting daily living and personal requirements within their plan of care, with consideration of individual preferences.

The role will assist patients and residents to maintain their independence wherever possible and to provide daily care using a person-centred approach in accordance with the resident’s individual care plans.

Hours of work will include shift work, weekends and public holidays.

About us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in‑between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Learn more - Visit Hamilton

WDHS Aged Care Services

The Penshurst & District Health Service consists of 4 acute beds and the Penshurst Nursing Home provides permanent accommodation for 29 residents. This incorporates 19 high care nursing home beds and 10 low care nursing home beds.

It offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled in our community. The facility offers shared and single rooms and provides an environment of comfort, dignity and security.

Coleraine provides permanent and respite accommodation for residents and offers low level care to the elderly and disabled in our community. The Coleraine District Health Service compromises of Wannon Court Hostel and Valley View Nursing Home. Valley View Nursing Home which provides permanent accommodation for 12 residents and offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled and Wannon Hostel with 39 beds.

The Grange Residential Care Services provides permanent and respite accommodation for 50 residents and offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled in our community.

The Birches provides permanent and respite accommodation for 44 residents, including 1 Sub‑Acute Palliative Care bed. The Birches offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled in our community.

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support
• Advanced communication skills
• High levels of energy
• Person centred approach
• Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals and entertainment and novated leasing
• EBA based remuneration
• Be part of a high functioning team
• Free car parking
• Internal and external professional training and development opportunities
• Excellent staff health and wellbeing supportive culture

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.