MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Health Care Worker

Permanent Part Time or Full Time – up to 80 hours per fortnight available

Multiple positions available – to commence as soon as possible

Classification: Health Care Worker (IN27 – IN39)

Award: Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Maryborough District Health Service is seeking applications from Health Care Workers to join our Residential Aged Care departments on permanent full time or part time contracts. The successful applicants will have a demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and be committed to providing high quality services, along with good communication skills and a commitment to positive working relationships.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Basic Life Support Certificate
• Person-centred care
• Motivated, empathetic and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Montessori Model of Care

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Victoria Public Health Sector EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications:

1. Certificate III or IV – Ageing Support (CHC43015) including the medication component or willingness to complete or Certificate III – Individual Support (CHC33015)

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills:

1. Experience or willingness to gain experience in aged care
2. Knowledge of aged care standards
3. Basic assessment and reporting skills
4. Understanding of the concept of person-centred care
5. Good communication skills
6. A preparedness to engage in coach students and new staff
7. Commitment to positive working relationships

For further information, please contact Cassandra Burt via cburt@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0368.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 1st October 2023.

Applications are to include:

-          Covering Letter

-          Resume

-          Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.