Job Description

The Team:

Home Care South is a dynamic and client-focused team within the Department of Health (Tasmania), dedicated to delivering high-quality in-home support services across Southern Tasmania. Our primary mission is to support frail older people and younger people with disabilities to remain safely and independently in their homes and communities, in line with the Charter of Aged Care Rights and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. You will be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and innovation in everything we do.

The Role:

Assist the Coordinator in the delivery of tasks to support the centre-based respite programs. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with personal care for consumers, catering, domestic duties and the delivery of diversional therapy activities.

You will need:

• Demonstrated practical experience in working with frail aged and disabled within rural and remote communities.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups, assist clients with personal care, and to encourage participation and improve quality of life through selected activities.
• Practical knowledge of craft and leisure activities and the ability to develop programs which support improved quality of life for consumers.
• Assist with transport of centre-based respite consumers.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated 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.

Position Features:

• Travel is a requirement of this role.

Location:

Hobart Tasmania - Southern Midlands Community Health Centre

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 available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Day Respite Care Support Worker OHO2

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Nicolie Hyland
Position: Coordinator Home Care South
Phone number: 03 6166 1470
Email address: homecaresouth@ths.tas.gov.au

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