• Based in Benalla
• Casual
• Connect to your community and support people who appreciate you

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Home and Community Care Worker provides home care assistance and support to people with a disability, short term impairment or chronic health condition to assist them in maintaining their independence and their connection to their community. The Home and Community Care Worker provides person-centred, strengths-based services such as help with personal care, home care, support in getting out into the community, and a break for carers. Duties may include transportation, house cleaning, personal care and hygiene assistance, assisting with meals, assisting people to access and be involved in their community, and other health and wellness related activities.

The job will be on a casual basis with varying hours between 9.00am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Thursday availability is required.

ABOUT YOU

To ensure the most effective and continuous care, we require our Home Care Workers to be dedicated, reliable and flexible with:

• A positive and supportive attitude and genuine interest in the wellbeing of others
• A strong willingness to engage in social activities, and one-on-one activities in the community
• Strong communication and organisational skills – able to manage your time and support clients to do the same in their day-to-day activities.

The successful applicant must also have:

• A minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Community Services, or Disability or otherwise similar qualification is required.
• Microsoft Office and typing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including effective communication and the ability to adhere to Gateway Health’s values, policies and procedures.
• A Current Victorian Driver’s license and an ability to travel.

REMUNERATION

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 [MA000100] SCHADS

Classification Home Care Employee Level 2 – $34.44 incl. casual loading, plus superannuation

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a healthy work-life balance
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
• Limited free car parking
• Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance

• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Deborah Speed on 0428 838 742.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS close once an appointment is made.

As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck!

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note – should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• National Disability Workers Screening Check
• Evidence of Influenza Vaccination
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide a copy of your birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.