Home Help Personal Carer (518161)

Job Description:

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.

Campbell Town Multi-Purpose Service:

• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team in a fun, friendly environment
• Committed to making a difference in a rural community
• Opportunities for career progression

Details of Appointment

Fixed term casual, day worker position, working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until 28 June 2024

*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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $56,489 - $57,845 pro rata per annum + 10.5% superannuation + access to 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.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Certificate 3 in Individual Support / Aged Care or other relevant qualifications if employed to provide personal care
2. 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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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

• Generic Home Help Personal Carer HSO3 (June 2022) HR22 (13).pdf
• Generic Home Help Personal Carer HSO3 (June 2022) HR22 (12).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

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 detailing 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 in the Statement of Duties.
• 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.

For more information

Jan Harvey

Position: Community Services Manager
Phone: (03) 6774 8030
E-mail: [email protected]

Important information

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