Health Care Worker

**Position Title**:Health Care Worker**

**Classification**:IN37 - IN39

**Salary per hour**:$28.84 to $33.27 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

**Employment Type**:Ongoing full-time OR Ongoing part-time positions available

**Award**:Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

**Role description**

Dhelkaya Health are seeking compassionate, reliable and professional Health Care Workers to join our team in the Residential Care Units.

As a Health Care Worker, you will be required to work as a productive member of a care team to provide person centred care. It is expected the Health Care Worker will work within the limitations of their role and will provide a competent level of personal care, cleaning and food services for residents. The HCW works under the direction and support of the supervising RN at all times.

**About you**

**Essential**:

- Certificate III or IV - Ageing Support (CHC43015) including the medication component or willingness to complete or Certificate III - Individual Support (CHC33015)
- Experience or willingness to gain experience in age care
- Knowledge of aged care standards
- Basic assessment and reporting skills
- Understanding of the concept of person-centre care
- Good communication skills
- A preparedness to engage in coach students and new staff
- Commitment to positive working relationships

**_Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying. _**

**Culture and Benefits**

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

- **Stress-free parking**:at no-cost close to your place of work.
- **Salary packaging**:to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- **Healthy and active lifestyle**: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport**membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- **Health and wellbeing**: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- **Building meaningful connections**: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
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**For further information about this position, please contact Raquel Knights Director of Nursing Aged Care Services on 03 5471 3498**

**How to apply