Permanent – Part Time (minimum 40 – 80 hours per fortnight)
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About The Role
We are seeking applications from certificate qualified Health Care Workers to join our Nursing Support Unit. Shifts are predominantly allocated across our nine Care Communities (Jack Lonsdale Lodge, James Thomas Court, Eureka Village Hostel, Geoffrey Cutter Centre, WB Messer, PS Hobson, Hailey House, Talbot Place and Bill Crawford Lodge) with some opportunities to work in Acute and Sub-Acute.
NSU staff have permanent hours and an electronic roster which advises shift locations. NSU staff are required to work AM, PM and Night Duty shifts. NSU staff are required to input their shift requests into our electronic rostering system for review.
To be considered for this position, you will have completed one of the below certificates:
* Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
* Certificate III in Aged Care
* Certificate IV in Ageing Support
* Certificate IV in Aged Care
Please upload a copy of your Certificate and transcript with your application.
Please upload a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.
To be considered for this role you must be living in the Ballarat region. We are not able to consider applicants who are currently studying for this role.
You will required to provdide 2 referees, one being your current Facility Manager / NUM and the second another manager / supervisor. Newly qualified carers can provide placement manager / course coordinator and a manager from a current / recent employer.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintaining accurate availability in our electronic rostering system and accepting shifts based on availability
* Assisting residents to meet their needs as defined by them in a variety of Care Community settings
* Provide resident focused and holistic care under the supervision of the Registered & Enrolled Nurses
* Accurate documentation of resident care and meeting of health service guidelines
* Ensure a clean and safe environment for residents, visitors and staff
* Provide resident focused service in relation to meals / food services
* Commitment to ongoing mandatory education
Skills and experience
* Successful completion of a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate IV in Ageing Support
* Assist Clients With Medication Unit, desirable but not essential
* Current HLTFSE001 - Follow Basic Food Handling Practices certificate, or willingness to obtain
* Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
* Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain
* Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred, but is not essential
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Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact CAU Recruitment Team on 03 5320 6577 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
* Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
* Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
* Access to discounted health club membership
* Staff rewards and recognition programs
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.