HEALTH CARE WORKER (GRADE 1) - DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
HEALTH CARE WORKER (GRADE 1) - DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
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Fixed Term Part Time – 12 - 76 hours per fortnight
Available from 3rd March 2025 to 30th June 2025
We are looking for a Health Care Worker Grade 1 to join our supportive Community Aged Care Services team at Portland District Health.
As a Healthcare Worker - Domestic Assistance, you will perform typical activities that include: general household duties including cleaning, laundry, ironing, and meal preparation; shopping without client; responsibility for compliance with safety guidelines in relation to cleaning products; required to report all unsafe conditions or equipment/appliances in clients’ homes; carrying out tasks in a friendly and cooperative manner, demonstrating a caring attitude towards clients; encouraging consumers to maintain and enhance their abilities and strengths; and to encourage consumers to actively participate where possible to maintain their independence.
About You
* Capable of performing work within the scope of an unqualified Health Care Worker under supervision
* Previous experience as a Health Care Worker Grade 1, desirable
* Certificate III in Aged Care, from an Australian registered training organisation or recognised equivalent qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
* Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and work effectively as part of multidisciplinary health care team.
* Knowledge, skills, and experience in the delivery of duties to support consumer within the community.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, verbal and ICT skills.
* Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues, and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to focus on delivering friendly, courteous, and respectful service to patients and residents.
Please click here to view Position Description.
About Us
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
* Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
* A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
* Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
* An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits
* Salary Packaging
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Social Club
* Free parking
* GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
* Flexible working conditions
* Employee Assistance program
* Wellbeing Initiatives
The Region – Glenelg Shire
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How To Apply
Applications are through PDH website and must include:
* A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
* A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. Confirmation your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
* Details of at least two professional referees. We will be asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
* Police Record Check
* Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
* Right to work in Australia
* Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
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Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act. Our role is to provide quality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire. To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited children’s services. As an integrated Healthcare organisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.
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