Home Care South is an accredited aged care provider within the Tasmanian Health Service providing home-based care and support services for older people and younger people with a disability. Our primary mission is to support frail older people and younger people with disabilities to remain safely and independently in their homes and communities.

Based in Oatlands and covering the Southern Midlands, this dedicated team is part of Tasmania’s Community Health Services, delivering person-centred, in-home and community-based care. The team works collaboratively across disciplines to support individuals with complex needs, promoting independence, wellbeing, and recovery. With a strong focus on inclusivity and local engagement, they play a vital role in improving health outcomes in rural communities.

• Undertaking and carrying out basic care and support duties agreed to be of importance to the client’s wellbeing (e.g. personal care, home cleaning, social support, meal preparation and transport).

• Establishing effective relationships with clients and providing companionship whilst performing duties.

• Providing feedback about significant changes to the client’s circumstances to the Community Care Services Coordinator.

You will need to:

• Assist in providing a range of basic support services to meet the needs of the frail aged, younger people with disabilities and their families/carers.

• Promote and maintain client independence and enhance quality of life.

• Prevent inappropriate admission to long term residential care.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. The statement of duties can be found here

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Gary Tarafder
Manager - Home Care South
Phone number: 6166 1470
Email address: gulam.tarafder@ths.tas.gov.au