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Community Care Worker

Job posted: 12/09/2023
Applications close: 03/10/2023 (Midnight)
4 days remaining

4 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Gippsland

Job type: Other

Organisation: Gippsland Southern Health Service

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Community Services, Health and Allied Health, Hospitality and Tourism, Medical and Nursing, Family Violence Workers, Nursing, Aged Care

Reference: 10432

Reference: 10432

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Community Services, Health and Allied Health, Hospitality and Tourism, Medical and Nursing, Family Violence Workers, Nursing, Aged Care

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Gippsland

  • Do you have experience supporting NDIS & HCP participants to achieve an independent and fulfilled life?
  • Do you have qualifications in disability &/or aged care?
  • Are you interested in a supported work/life balance?
  • Are you interested in working close to home?
  • Does access to salary packaging sound good?

If this sounds like you then please talk to us about opportunities we have as Community Support Workers at Gippsland Southern Health Service.  We offer competitive rates, a work/life balance in a team that is continuing to grow.

About Us
GSHS is a major provider of healthcare in the South Gippsland Shire. GSHS offers a broad range of services that meet the needs of a diverse and sparsely populated area. With two main acute facilities based at Leongatha and Korumburra, GSHS offers a broad range of specialist, general, acute, subacute, ambulatory, residential aged care and community services.

About the Role
The successful applicants will provide a valued and key role in delivering high quality, professional and integrated support services for people living in the community.   You will be responsible for:

  • Ongoing support services in the community for people who require assistance with self-care and domestic duties.
  • Assisting people to access the community. 
  • Actively support clients to work towards their goals.

Applicants will be expected to work flexible shifts.  This will include split shifts, evenings and weekends.  Applicants should have sound communication and organisational skills, a current driver’s license along with a fully insured, roadworthy vehicle.

About You
Reporting to the Community Services Manager, the successful applicants will have:

  • Minimum certificate IV in disability or Cert 111 in Individualised Support.
  • Previous experience as a disability support worker &/or aged care worker in the community or in-home setting.
  • Level 2 first aid certificate.

Staff have access to supportive staff mentoring, education and development programs.  Salary Packaging is available for all staff.  The successful applicant will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check, Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted.  GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply as soon as possible.

Equity and Accessibility Commitment
GSHS embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if your need support throughout our recruitment process.


Community Care Worker

Job type:

Other

Job classification:

Not provided

Contact:

MARY ROBERTS - 5667 5620
johanne Trewin - 56542757

Community Care Worker