Description:
Health Care Worker
Edenhope
About the role
A great opportunity exists for qualified Health Care Workers to join the Grampians Health - Edenhope, working across our two aged care communities co-located in Lakeside Living.
The position calls for applicants with a high degree of availability and flexibility.
We provide a paid orientation day on commencement, salary packaging, in-service education and professional development, along with all other permanent staff benefits.
The Health Care Worker (HCW) provides holistic, safe, effective and quality care to residents consistent with the organisation’s mission, vision and values. This will include but not be limited to, assisting residents with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, communication, eating, mobility and social activities. The HCW is required to work as a productive member of a care team to provide person centred care to all residents in accordance with the care plan
Skills and experience
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Ageing Support or equivalent
- Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006), preferred
- Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (HLTFSE001)
- Demonstrated person-centred care and respectful approach to patients, visitors and staff
- Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred, but is not essential
About Grampians Health Culture & Benefits
Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term.
Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be.
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Edenhope Area
Grampians Health Edenhope is a one-stop shop for health care in the surrounding community and provides a range of on-site services or hosts visiting services. The aim is to provide as many services in the community as possible to minimise the amount of travel that people need to undertake to stay healthy.
Edenhope is located in the Grampians region close to various walking and biking trails. It is less than an hour away from the world-famous Mount Arapiles. A few wineries are in close proximity such as the Coonawarra and Padthaway wine region.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Sohil Ami, Associate Nurse Unit Manager, on 03 5585 9847 for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.