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Salary- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Waikerie
- Community and Allied Health Services - Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
- Salary $57,842 - $62,221 p.a. (pro rata) - OPS2
- Temporary Part Time (15 hours per week) up to 30 June 2025
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedical Aide who will provide high quality home based care to Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) clients, based on the philosophy of supporting individuals in their chosen environment.
The objectives of the CHSP are:
- to provide high quality support, at a low intensity on a short-term or ongoing basis, or higher intensity services on a short term or episodic basis, to frail, older people to maximize their independence at home and in the community for as long as they choose, thereby enhancing their wellbeing and quality of life;
- support frail, older clients aged 65 years and over (50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) through the direct service delivery;
- support clients to delay or avoid altogether the need to move into more expensive forms of aged care, so that the whole of system aged care costs can be kept at a sustainable level;
- ensure that all clients, including those with special needs, have equity of access to services that are socially and culturally appropriate and free from discrimination;
- ensure through the quality framework, including the Home Care Standards, that clients receive high quality services;
- facilitate client choice – to enhance the independence and wellbeing of older people, and ensure that services are responsive to the needs of clients; and
- provide flexible, timely services that are responsive to local needs The PCA will work with clients, their family, advocate or carer to form the basis of the Care plan.
The Paramedical Aide (PCA) will be empowered to utilise their expertise and professional judgement to design flexible and appropriate services to meet the client’s unique needs within the boundaries of CHSP guidelines.
This role undertakes an holistic assessment and review of consumer needs under the direct supervision of Community Care Coordinator and assists in the development of care plans and upkeep of consumer records both electronic and paper based. The PCA also delivers, monitors and retrieves consumer equipment, ensuring items are in safe working condition and assists consumers with personal hygiene, dressing and grooming.
Eligibility
Applicants will be expected to have experience:
- and knowledge in health care and how that relates in the community;
- in assessment and review;
- in Aged Care an advantage;
- in working collaboratively with consumers, families and carers; and
- working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Why work for us?
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. View this video for more information about working for RMCLHN.
The RMCLHN promotes flexible ways of working to enable employees to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
We are an inclusive workplace that supports diversity to ensure there is a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.
Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally and can take advantage of education and training opportunities to support you in your role.
Important Information
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 861260.
Enquiries
Heidi Hill
Community Care Coordinator
Phone: 8542 1401
E-mail: **********@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
5 April 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
861260 Paramedical Aide Job Pack.pdf
About Waikerie Factsheet.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
