The role:
Within a primary health care framework, the Home Help Personal Carer will:
1. 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.
2. Provide 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.
The role:
3. Provide meaningful support to clients living in their own homes.
4. Help clients with their personal care and home duties, allowing them to retain dignity and remain comfortable in their home for as long as possible.
5. Use your strong communication skills to develop beneficial relationships with clients.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for a 12 month period.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
6. 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: $56,489 - $57,845 pro rata, per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
7. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
8. Current Driver’s Licence
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
9. Certificate 3 in Individual Support / Aged Care or other relevant qualifications if employed to provide personal care
10. Current first aid certificate
The 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:
11. Conviction checks in the following areas:
12. crimes of violence
13. sex related offences
14. serious drug offences
15. crimes involving dishonesty
16. serious traffic offences
17. Identification check
18. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We 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 Duties
19. Generic Home Help Personal Carer (North) HSO3 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
20. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
21. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
How to Apply
Apply 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 detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
22. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
23. All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
24. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.