About the roleWe are seeking applications from motivated Health Care Workers to join our dedicated Wimmera Nursing Home team.These permanent full/part time positions are available for an immediate start and include working a rotating 7-day, 24-hour roster.This role involves delivering day-to-day care for residents according to their care plan and in collaboration with the resident and other members of the health care team.Skills and experiencePossess a Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Ageing Support or equivalent preferred but not essential.Successful attainment of HLTFSE001– Follow Basic Food Safety Practices.Minimum of 12 months experience working in a care giving role in a residential aged care service.Demonstrate the ability to provide direct consumer care that meets the individual needs of the resident and relatives.Demonstrate an ability to participate in the development and review of Resident Care Plans.Computer skills: intermediate computer skills with demonstrated ability to use computer software particularly Microsoft Office SuiteHave the physical ability to bend, twist, crouch, squat, kneel, stand, walk, reach above shoulder height, lift, push/pull.Rotating across a 24/7 roster (AM, PM &night shifts)Successful attainment of HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication (Desirable)Culture & BenefitsAt 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 opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysStaff rewards and recognition programsProfessional development and education programsEmployee Assistance ProgramComprehensive orientation programFlexible rosteringOpportunities for career progressionFree parkingAbout 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.Horsham Region Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.How to applyClick APPLY or contact Bree Stonehouse, Care Community Manager, on 03 5381 9308 for a confidential discussion.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+.
