Home Care Support Worker (542623)

The Team:

The Team at Health west consists of Home Care Support Workers, Registered and Enrolled nurses, adult day Center co-ordinators, Home Care Co-Ordinators, Clinical Nurse Consultant - community and direct support from the Nurse Unit Manager. The Team works on ensure quality of life for clients with the provision of social activities, home help and general activities of daily living. Allied health such as Physiotherapy and Podiatry frequent the West coast facilities to ensure quality outcomes for clients and patients. 

The Role:

The Home care Support worker will - assist in providing a range of social support services to meet the needs of frail older people. Promote and maintain client independence and enhance quality of life. Report concerns, changes and improvements of clients to the Home care co-Ordinator and /or the Clinical Nurse Consultant.  Maintain effective communication with clients and representatives, staff and other service providers as required

You will need:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Certificate III in Community and Aged Care (desirable) 

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

Why Tasmania 

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join the team.

*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.

Salary: $59,930 to $61,367 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union 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. 

Allowances: 

• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%

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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Driver’s Licence

• Current First Aid Certificate

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Certificate III in Community and Aged Care

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: 

• 542623 Home Care Support Worker – HSO3 – December 2024.docx

Application Guide: