Health Care Worker

Health Care Worker

Subacute

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers EA 2025 – 2027 (IN37 – IN39)

32 hours per fortnight

Part Time, Permanent

(Applications are also welcome from suitably qualified RUSONs)

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Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we’re the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about providing compassionate patient care and making a difference in people's lives? Echuca Regional Health is seeking a dedicated Health Care Worker to join our Subacute team and support patients in achieving the best possible health outcomes.

Health Care Workers work under the supervision and direction of Registered Nurses, assisting with delegated aspects of patient care as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. This role provides hands on support to patients while ensuring dignity, privacy, safety, and person-centred care are maintained at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

·         Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, hydration, mobility, transfers, positioning, and elimination needs.

·         Support patients through social and diversional activities.

·         Undertake delegated observations such as vital signs and blood glucose monitoring.

·         Provide constant patient observation when required.

·         Maintain a safe and supportive patient environment.

·         Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.

·         Recognise, document, and report patient care concerns promptly to the supervising Registered Nurse.

·         Adhere to infection prevention and control standards and organisational policies

Qualifications/experience required:

·         Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.

·         Sound knowledge and skills in patient care.

·         A commitment to patient-centred care.

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

·         Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

·         Flexible working arrangements

·         Supportive and experienced leadership

·         Health and wellbeing programs

·         Career progression and skill development opportunities

·         Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

·         Free onsite parking

·         Free staff vaccinations

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:

·         A Cover Letter

·         Resume

·         Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note: Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘selection criteria’ to [email protected]

For a copy of the Position Description please go to: ERH Website

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Julie Redzepi,  Nurse Unit Manager – Subacute on: (03) 5485 5172 5485 5172) or [email protected]

Applications Close: 20th September 2026 Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

We appreciate the time taken to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact [email protected]

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.