Description:
:
-
Permanent and fixed term, part time or full time opportunities available!
-
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
-
Kew location
About the Role
You will work as a member of the supportive Prague House team, to provide a holistic approach to personal care that ensures the needs of our diverse resident group are met. Your contribution will enhance the quality of life and dignity of those receiving care, within Prague's safe, homely and comfortable environment.
-
Systematically plan, implement and evaluate care
-
Respect and promote dignity, privacy and confidentiality of each resident
-
Promote positive and harmonious relationships between residents, relatives and staff through excellent interpersonal skills
The classification for this position will be Health Care Worker IN38 - IN39 ($57,038 - $59,670 per annum pro rata).
Your Contribution
As a qualified Health Care Worker, you will bring strong interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with staff, patients and families to the role. You will be a reliable team player, who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team.
You will also have:
-
Certificate 3 or higher in Aged Care
-
Previous experience in a residential facility would be highly desirable
-
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
About Prague House
Prague House is a residential facility providing high quality care for people with physical, behavioural and psychological needs, who are looked after by a skilled and compassionate multidisciplinary team.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:
JR136411_Health Care Worker PD 2023.pdf
Contact Details:
Tina Melrose, Manager - Prague House - tina.melrose@svha.org.au
Alternate Contact:
Ronalda Cowcher, ANUM - Prague House, ronalda.cowcher@svha.org.au
Closing Date:
22 May 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct:
View Code of Conduct