At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential care to clients, ensuring their wellbeing and supporting daily activities.
- Company: Corryong Health, a key healthcare provider in rural areas.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to community health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people and those with disabilities.
- Qualifications: Experience in personal care and completion of an approved Aged Care course.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
ABOUT THE ROLE: The Health Care Worker provides necessary care to clients, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing and working under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
ABOUT YOU: You will have:
- Essential: Experience in personal care including assisting with activities of daily living, showering, mobility and social support.
- Evidence of having undertaken an approved course in Aged Care through a recognised training organisation. E.g. Certificate IV in Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and alignment with Corryong Health Vision, Purpose and Values.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and alignment with the Aged Care Act, Strengthened Aged Care Standards and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS).
- Excellent communication, reporting and documentation skills.
- Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a proactive multidisciplinary team.
- To have an understanding and interest in the needs of older people and people with disability and their families and carers.
- Basic computer skills.
- Desirable: Proven understanding of the role and value of healthcare organisations in a rural environment.
- Valid Victorian or NSW Driver’s License.
ABOUT CORRYONG HEALTH: Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS), a flexible health care model designed to provide integrated health and aged care services in rural and remote areas. Corryong Health serves as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring access to essential services. We constantly work towards building a service profile that reflects the entire community, to ensure people feel cared for, have an opportunity to be healthy, live well and are connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As the community population profile changes, so too does the Corryong Health service mix. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care to our community and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice across all services.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Corryong Health is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, contact the People & Culture team. As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, applicants are invited to complete voluntary demographic questions (e.g. gender, cultural background, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, disability). This information is de-identified and used to improve our recruitment practices. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Health Care Worker in Corryong employer: Corryong Health
Corryong Health is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Rural General Practitioners. Located in the picturesque Upper Murray region, we offer unique opportunities for professional growth while ensuring our staff can make a meaningful impact on community health. With a strong commitment to high-quality care and regular accreditation against national standards, you will be part of a team that values excellence and collaboration in delivering essential services to our rural community.
