Healthcare Worker – Aged Care Birches

Position                          Healthcare Worker Birches – Hamilton

Work Type                      Permanent Part Time – with up to full time hours per fortnight available

                                                      Casual work also available 

Closing Date                  Proposed Interview Date: Interviews to take place  as suitable applications are received.

Attachment                    position description.

We pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and providing person-centred, high-quality healthcare to our community

Flexible working arrangements (full & part-time , contract)

Options to purchase extra leave

Salary Packaging $9010, with Meal and Entertainment card $2650 available

Novated vehicle leasing

Professional Development Opportunities

EBA Based remuneration

About the role

We are seeking a Health Care Worker to join our enthusiastic team at the Birches.

The role will assist residents to maintain their independence wherever possible and to provide daily care using a person-centred approach in accordance to the resident’s individual care plans. The successful candidate will contribute to harmonious relationships within the team and work positively to achieve resident and team goals.

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

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support or equivalent
• Advanced communication skills
• High levels of energy
• Person centred approach

 What we can offer you?

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be part of a high functioning team
• Generous Salary Packaging options
• Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which  includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
• Free car parking
• Supportive culture of health and wellbeing
• Social Cub and discounted leisure memberships
• Internal training and development opportunities

For further details please see the position description.

About us

 Western District Health Service is a leading and innovative sub-regional health service providing a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services.

Hamilton, located 3.5 hours from Melbourne, and on the doorstep of the majestic Grampians National Park, is the hub of a large agricultural region and the centre of the shire for business, commerce, education, health, cultural and recreational facilities.  

Enjoy the rich rural lifestyle Hamilton offers and the opportunity to have recreational adventures on the nearby coast and in the Grampians.

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You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leaders who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

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The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements, including COVID and Booster shots. WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.