Health Care Worker        

Residential Services

Health Care Worker Grade 2 or 3Casual

Multiple Positions available

This position is responsible for the delivery of the day-to-day care and services to the residents of the WHCG Residential Care facilities. This position functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Position is employed to work as a casual team member across all three campuses of Residential Services being Wimmera Nursing Home, Kurrajong Lodge and Dimboola Campus.

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Computer literacy


• Ability to prioritise and work effectively without direct supervision


• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to provide person centred care


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  Assist clients with medication component preferable

  
  
  
  

  Desirable:

  
  

• Previous experience in residential care services


• Current food handling certificate


• Current Level 1 First Aid certificate

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,


• Professional development and education programs,


• Employee Assistance Program,


• Comprehensive orientation program.


• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)


• Flexible rostering


• Opportunities for career progression


• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website www.whcg.org.au or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability and encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working With Children check prior to commencement of employment.