Health Care Worker

Residential Services

HCW Grade 2 - 3 (CW11 - WP11)
Casual

Multiple positions available

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our dedicated team at WHCG as Health Care Workers. These casual positions are available for an immediate start and include working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The successful applicant will support the independence and self-esteem of residents in our Residential Services with a person centred approach. This position will undertake a range of duties to assist in achieving the nutritional, physical and hygiene needs of residents.

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
• 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 environment and join a reputable rural health service that is now a part of Grampians Health, dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position please view the Position Description and/or contact the responsible person indicated below. Further information on Grampians Health (Horsham & Dimboola Campuses) 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.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 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.All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including immunisation clearance.

Horsham & Dimboola Campuses, proudly part of Grampians Health.