Health Care Assistant

Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthPrimary Health NorthApplications must be submitted by Sunday 14 September, :55 PMSunday 14 September, :55 PM AEST Overview Location: Westbury Community Health Centre.
Role: Health Care Assistant that provides high quality care and support to community and/or facility-based clients and assists with a range of daily living activities that a person would normally do for themselves.
The Team Westbury Community Health Centre provides a wide range of services to the Meander valley area.
Services include day centre programs, child health and parenting services, Community Nursing services and a variety of allied health services operate from the centre.
We strive to deliver personalised care in a welcoming and warm environment while being innovative and having a can-do attitude.
Our team works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve optimal outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and community.
Responsibilities Function effectively as a member of the health care team concerned with the care of an individual and their family unit within the community setting.Provide home help and personal care to the client within their own home.
Qualifications Current Driver's Licence (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients).
Details of appointment Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.
Note: hours are negotiable with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary and benefits Salary: $63,110 to $66,049 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.Salary Packaging: You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.Benefits for eligible candidates:Fitness Passport - You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.More information about our Employee Benefits can be found hereSuccessful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.Current Driver's Licence (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients)Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
Application guidance Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents.
Review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.Apply Online by clicking the Apply button.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role Contact For more information: Contact the person below for detailed vacancy information.Name: Halina SteanePosition: Nurse Unit ManagerPhone: Email: Working at the Department of Health Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent.
Tasmanian Health public service supports diversity and encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, and people with disabilities.Location context and overview of health services across the state provided for reference.