Personal Care Worker
Corryong Health is a fully accredited small rural health service, located in the picturesque north-eastern corner of Victoria, just 120 kilometres east of Wodonga. Corryong Health offers a comprehensive range of services, including urgent care, acute care, residential aged care, and homee and community-based services.
We are seeking a suitably qualified Personal Care Worker to join our team. Positions may be on a casual or part time basis to suit your availability and preferences.
About the role:
The Home Care Personal Care Support Worker is responsible for providing a range of services for clients who may have a disability or frail aged persons who have been assessed as needing low or high-level care. To achieve this, the care worker aids in accordance with the identified support requirements as agreed with the client and stated in their care plan.
Responsibilities include:
- To assist with personal care and household tasks as outlined in the clients care plan,
- To assist with facilitating transport and community access as required,
- Household domestic cleaning tasks,
- Perform tasks associated with personal assistance, such as assisting with showering, assisting client with shopping, banking, paying accounts, writing letters, assisting with cooking meals, and assisting clients with other duties as requested,
- Provide social and emotional support and companionship to the client or the carer of the client
- To act according to emergency procedures,
- To support the implementation, adherence and review of an Elder’s care plan/task list
Potential candidates will hold:
- Australia working rights
- Certificate III in Individual Support or,
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Certificate II HACC, Aged Care or equivalent/higher (optional)
- Previous experience in an aged care (optional)
- First Aid and CPR Certificate (optional)
- Basic computer skills,
- Victorian / NSW Driver’s licence
Potential candidates will be willing to obtain/ provide:
- National Police check, dated within 3 months
- NDIS Workers Screening Check, Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases
What We Offer:
- Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Grow your skills and advance your career.
- Salary Packaging Options: Maximize your take-home pay.
- Supportive and Innovative Team Environment: Be part of a progressive and caring community.
- Relocation Assistance: We offer support to help you make Corryong your new home.
Why Corryong Health?
Joining Corryong Health means embracing a fulfilling career within a warm and inviting rural community. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while enjoying the natural beauty and tranquillity of the north-eastern Victorian landscape. For those considering relocation, we provide subsidized mid-week accommodation and comprehensive relocation assistance.
We provide a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and development opportunities. You'll have access to training and mentoring programs to support your ongoing professional growth.
If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and improving patients' quality of life, we want to hear from you. Apply now to make a positive impact in our community.
How to Apply: Ready to take the next step in your career?
Please follow the links to apply via LiveHire or for a further information please email: [email protected]
Join us at Corryong Health and be a part of a community where your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is supported. We look forward to welcoming you to our team
