Home Help Personal Carer - King Island (Casual/Relief)

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.
• The occupant of this position provides 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.Our team and location:

• Work closely with clients within the community
• Education supported by the KIHHC staff educator
• Work in a remote part of Tasmania with stunning landscapes and the opportunity to be part of a small community in a stunning location

Details of AppointmentFixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing from as soon as possible for a two year period*notwithstanding hours may 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: $58,184 - $59,580 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.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 eligibleIn addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• District Allowances of up to $2385.25 per annum for a family
• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Current Driver's Licence*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Certificate 3 in Individual Support/aged Care or other relevant qualifications if employed to provide personal care * Current first aid certificateThe 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: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• serious traffic offences
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

• as required by the Aged Care Act 1997, occupants of this role are required to undertake a conviction check assessment every three years.

How to ApplyApply 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 outlining 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.
• 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.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe 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 DutiesApplicant GuideFor more informationAlanna CowleyPosition: Director of Nursing - King Island
Phone: (03) 6462 9900
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