The Team:
Home Care South is an accredited aged care provider within the Tasmanian Health Service providing home-based care and support services for older people and younger people with a disability. The service receives funding under the Commonwealth Home Support Program and the Tasmanian Home and Community Care Program. Our primary mission is to support frail older people and younger people with disabilities to remain safely and independently in their homes and communities, in line with the Charter of Aged Care Rights and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
The Role:
Based in Oatlands and covering the Southern Midlands, this dedicated team is part of Tasmania’s Community Health Services, delivering person-centred, in-home and community-based care. The team works collaboratively across disciplines to support individuals with complex needs, promoting independence, wellbeing, and recovery. With a strong focus on inclusivity and local engagement, they play a vital role in improving health outcomes in rural communities.
- Undertaking and carrying out basic care and support duties agreed to be of importance to the client’s wellbeing (e.g. personal care, home cleaning, social support, meal preparation and transport).
- Establishing effective relationships with clients and providing companionship whilst performing duties.
- Providing feedback about significant changes to the client’s circumstances to the Community Care Services Coordinator.
You will need to:
- Assist in providing a range of basic support services to meet the needs of the frail aged, younger people with disabilities and their families/carers.
- Promote and maintain client independence and enhance quality of life.
- Prevent inappropriate admission to long term residential care.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Two permanent part time, day worker positions, working 10 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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: $63,110 to $66.049 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions 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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Home and Community)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- 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.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
- Based in Oatlands with some travel to other health and community facilities outside the Oatlands district
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:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Gary Tarafder
Position: Manager - Home Care South
Phone number: 03 6166 1470
Email address: gulam.tarafder@ths.tas.gov
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