At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care and support to clients in a community or facility setting.
- Company: Join the largest employer in Tasmania, dedicated to improving community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness access, and various leave entitlements.
- Other info: Flexible casual position with opportunities for career growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent, with personal care experience.
The predicted salary is between 68854 - 68854 $ per year.
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
The George Town Hospital team works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
Under supervision, and in accordance with Agency policy, legal, regulatory, and funded program requirements, the Health Care Assistant provides high quality care and support to community and/or facility-based clients and assists with a range of daily living activities that a person would normally do for themselves.
You will need:
- Holds or is working towards a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of working with the frail aged, people with disabilities and people affected by dementia, including knowledge and understanding of client confidentiality and consumer rights.
- Demonstrated experience in providing personal care services and the ability to perform activities of daily living in line with individual client needs in a residential, inpatient and/or community setting.
- Demonstrated ability to organise work to meet deadlines and commitments, including the completion of administration duties such as maintaining health records and routine data collection whilst working under minimal supervision.
Details of appointment:
- Fixed term, casual position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 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 casual vacancies.
- $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 Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 2.
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.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Current Driver's Licence (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients).
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Health Care Assistant (516588) in George Town employer: Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As part of the Department of Health, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, flexible leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance rural healthcare across Tasmania. Located at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie, this role not only fosters personal growth but also encourages collaboration with diverse stakeholders to make a real impact in the community.
