Home Care South is a dynamic and client-focused team within the Department of Health (Tasmania), dedicated to delivering high-quality in-home support services across Southern Tasmania. Our primary mission is to support frail older people and younger people with disabilities to remain safely and independently in their homes and communities, in line with the Charter of Aged Care Rights and the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Our team operates as a critical link between clients, families, care providers, and the wider health system. Client Services Officers (CSOs) form the backbone of Home Care South, working autonomously while travelling across the region to ensure service quality, conduct assessments, support field staff, and respond to individual client needs

The Role:

Function effectively as a Home Care Support Worker under the Tasmanian Home and Community Care (HACC) guidelines, and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) guidelines.

Provide support and care to Home Care South clients in their own homes.

You will need to:

• Provide essential household duties as assessed and documented in client care plans. These duties caninclude but are not limited to general cleaning, vacuuming, washing and ironing.

• Provide feedback to the Manager of Home Care South concerning significant changes in client health or circumstances.

• Maintain accurate work records and complete documentation as required.

• Maintain effective communication with clients, home care personnel and other service providers asrequired.

• Promoting a positive image of the service to the public, including the displaying of approved means of identification, and wearing a well-maintained supplied uniform.

• Promoting wellness and reablement within Home Care South’s service delivery.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

To find out more, please visit the THS website, and for any assistance with developing your application for this role please contact the team at Glenorchy Jobs Hub