At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support for patients and help create a calm hospital environment.
- Company: Join Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, East Gippsland’s largest employer.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, extensive salary packaging, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in beautiful East Gippsland with career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives every shift.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance preferred; compassion and teamwork skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Casual positions available - Medical/Surgical Ward
Are you patient, compassionate and enjoy making a difference? Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is seeking Casual Health Care Workers to join the Tambo Acute Medical/Surgical Ward to provide dedicated 1:1 support for patients with complex behaviours. Working alongside nursing and allied health teams, you'll build positive relationships, provide companionship, support patient wellbeing and help create a safe, calm and supportive hospital environment.
The Contract: Multiple Casual contracts. A key requirement of this role is availability to work across 7 days a week and perform a variety of shifts.
The Role:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for patients with complex behaviours
- Build trust through companionship and meaningful conversation
- Support personal care, mobility and daily living activities
- Use diversional activities tailored to patient interests, abilities and mood
- Recognise changes in behaviour and respond with a person centred approach
Skills & Experience:
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability Support or equivalent qualification is preferred
- Experience in healthcare, aged care or disability support is highly desirable
- Compassionate, patient and person-centred approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to recognise and appropriately upscale changes in a patient's condition
- Current Basic Life Support competency is desirable
Why Join BRHS?
- Flexible casual shifts across a 24/7 roster
- Extensive salary packaging benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Rewarding role making a real difference every shift
All appointments are subject to the below requirements. Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time.
At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at.
Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm.
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