Healthcare Worker - Penshurst Victoria

Permanent Part Time 72 hours per fortnight 

About us 

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you!  Learn more - Visit Hamilton

About the role

We are seeking applications from qualified Healthcare Workers to join our Aged Care Services team at Penshurst.

The successful applicants will provide high standard services that support and assist residents to achieve maximum independence by meeting daily living and personal requirements within their plan of care, with consideration of individual preferences.

The role will assist patients and residents to maintain their independence wherever possible and to provide daily care using a person-centred approach in accordance with the resident’s individual care plans. 

On a day-to-day basis, the duties undertaken include assisting residents with activities of daily living i.e. showering, dressing, administration of medication from Webster packs; supervising mealtimes and providing assistance to residents as required such as making a cup of tea, cooking toast and taking a meal to a resident's room if unable to come to the communal dining area; changing bed linen and ensuring that the resident's areas are tidy.

Hours of work will include shift work, weekends and public holidays.

Penshurst and District Health Services

The Penshurst & District Health Service consists of 4 acute beds and the Penshurst Nursing Home provides permanent accommodation for 29 residents. This incorporates 19 high care nursing home beds and 10 low care nursing home beds. It offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled in our community. The facility offers shared and single rooms and provides an environment of comfort, dignity and security.  Read more

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Aged Care/ Individual Support (Grade 2 or above)
• Advanced communication skills including computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Person-centred approach

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals and entertainment and novated leasing
• EBA based remuneration
• Be part of a high functioning team
• Free car parking
• Internal and external professional training and development opportunities
• Excellent staff health and wellbeing supportive culture

For more details take a look at our Position Description. 

Closing Date:                           Sunday 20 July 2025

Proposed Interview Date:       Wednesday 23 July 2025

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements. 

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.