The Role: Under supervision, and in accordance with Agency policy, legal, regulatory, and funded program requirements, the Health Care Assistant provides high quality care and support to community and/or facility-based clients and assists with a range of daily living activities that a person would normally do for themselves including medication, personal care and nutrition assistance to people living in their own homes. * HCAs are supported by the Registered Nurse on duty You will need: Holds or is working towards a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of working with the frail aged, people with disabilities and people affected by dementia, including knowledge and understanding of client confidentiality and consumer rights. Demonstrated experience in providing personal care services and the ability to perform activities of daily living in line with individual client needs in a residential, inpatient and/or community setting. Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain a positive and effective rapport with clients, their families and carers, work colleagues and other health and community service providers. Demonstrated ability to organise work to meet deadlines and commitments, including the completion of administration duties such as maintaining health records and routine data collection whilst working under minimal supervision. Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety issues and the practical application of these in relation to the role of Health Care Assistant. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. The Team: The Community Dementia Services is part of Primary Health North. This service provides care for clients in the greater Launceston area seven days a week to deliver excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers and the Launceston community. Why Tasmania: The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 6 January 2025. *notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $60,666 to $63,222 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022 Allowances: 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 eligible. Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees. Professional development and accelerated pathways. Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Current Driver's Licence (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community based clients) *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. Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: Application Guide: How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Sarah Mineall Phone: 6777 4656 Position: Nurse Unit Manager E-mail: sarah.mineall@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.