Personal Care Assistant (Casual/Relief) (511481)
The Team
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of people in your community?
West Coast District Hospital provides a broad range of healthcare services to the communities of Queenstown, Rosebery, Zeehan, Strahan and surrounding areas. Our services include emergency care, inpatient services and residential aged care through Lyell House.
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will be part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care. Working in a small rural health service provides the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents, patients, families and colleagues while developing a diverse range of skills across acute and aged care settings.
The Role
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide care and support to residents and patients under the direction and supervision of nursing staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with personal care activities including hygiene, dressing, grooming and mobility support.
- Supporting residents and patients with activities of daily living in a manner that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
- Assisting nursing staff in delivering safe, high-quality care across residential aged care and inpatient services.
- Observing and reporting changes in a resident's or patient's condition to the nursing team.
- Supporting a positive, welcoming and respectful environment for residents, patients, families and visitors.
- Contributing to a safe workplace through adherence to infection prevention, workplace health and safety, and clinical care procedures.
You will need
- A genuine commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and supporting the wellbeing of older people and patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate respectfully with residents, patients, families and colleagues.
- Holds, or is working towards, Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) and possesses a current driver's licence (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
Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.
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
$65,827 to $68,854 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025
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
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds, or working towards, Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
- Current Driver’s Licence
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:
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: Katherine Loader
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager West Coast
Phone number: (03) 6495 1555
Email address: admin.wcdh@ths.tas.gov.au
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