The role:
Within a primary health care framework, the Home Help Personal Carer will:
- Function effectively as a member of the health care team concerned with the care of an individual and their family unit within the community setting.
- Provide home help and personal care to the client within their own home.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
To be Tasmanian is to value the unique and the extraordinary, to seek quality over quantity and to strive for an innovative future while acknowledging the richness of our past. In our work we strive to provide care to our community that reflects our core values of COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT and EXCELLENCE.
Beaconsfield District Health Service is located 45 minutes from Launceston. We are located a stone’s throw from a vast and unspoilt wonderland where you can discover the ancient and modern history of the beautiful Tamar Valley, completing the day with some fine local wine and seafood of course.
Here in the north you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, unique wilderness and award-winning fresh produce – all right on your doorstep. After a day at work, you won’t have to sit in traffic for an hour, you can dip your toes in the pristine turquoise waters along the coast, take a stroll to a waterfall, marvel at the world’s tallest manna (white gum) trees or even climb a mountain. Choose your own adventure….or relax and enjoy the tranquillity.
Beaconsfield District Health service is a true community hub. Our centre provides in patient Sub Acute and Aged Care We also provide extended services to the community including community nursing, adult day centres, allied health such as social work, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. We partner with various GP practices to ensure we provide the best quality health care to our communities.
Here, you are encouraged to be your authentic self, to pursue your passions, and to bring your clinical and world knowledge to enable you to contribute to making our team one that provides kind, compassionate and meaningful care.
We are small enough in Tasmania for you to make a real difference every day. Yet collectively we are big enough for you to feel part of something important, somewhere you can belong and be surrounded by diversity, innovation, and friendships. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and welcomed into our team and culture.
You’re invited to share this very special part of the world with us, so what are you waiting for….
- Work across a multidisciplinary work environment
- Assisting clients in our community stay in their home by providing cleaning services to them
- Ensuring the ongoing comfort of our clients through our service
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position working 26 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join our team.
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
Salary: $58,184 - $59,580 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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Current Driver’s Licence
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Certificate 3 in Individual Support / Aged Care or other relevant qualifications if employed to provide personal care
- Current first aid certificate
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Katrina Bullman
Position: Community Coordinator
Email: katrina.bullman@ths.tas.gov.au
Phone: (07) 6702 6060
Important information
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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.