The Team:
Smithton District Hospital (SDH) and Community Health Centre is small sized sub-acute public hospital located in Smithton Tasmania. It services the whole Circular Head region with a catchment population of 8000 people.
Smithton Home Care services provide a 5 day a week service to clients in their own home plus a foot care clinic service.
The Role:
We are seeking motivated and dedicated Home Help Personal Carers to join our team.
The Home Help Personal Carer will, within a primary health care framework, 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. The occupant of this position provides 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.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, day worker positions available, working as and when required, for approximately twelve (12) months.
*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 casual vacancies.
Salary: $59,930 to $61,367 pro rata, 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
Allowances:
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
- 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.
*as required by the Aged Care Act 1997, occupants of this role are required to undertake a conviction check assessment every three years.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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:
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Sharan McLaren
Director of Nursing - Smithton District Hospital
Phone: (03) 6478 9514
Email: sharan.mclaren@ths.tas.gov.au
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