Western District Health Service – Hamilton VIC
Join a values driven organisation making a real difference
$65,****** annually + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
Health Care Worker - The Grange
Hamilton | Aged Care
Full Time
Build Your Career. Make a Real Difference.
Are you a compassionate Health Care Worker who is passionate about supporting older people to live with dignity, independence, and wellbeing? Join Western District Health Service as a Health Care Worker where you'll play a vital role in delivering person-centred care within a supportive and dementia-friendly aged care environment.
This is an opportunity for someone who values meaningful connections, teamwork, and high-quality care, and who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of residents every day.
What You'll Be Doing
As a valued member of our care team, you'll contribute to the delivery of safe, respectful, and person-centred care across:
Person-Centred Care
Provide individualised care that promotes dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing, while supporting residents in accordance with their care plans and personal preferences.
Daily Living Support
Assist residents with personal care needs including hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, nutrition, and hydration, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.
Monitoring & Escalation
Observe and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, or behavioural wellbeing, ensuring concerns are promptly communicated to nursing staff for appropriate action.
Consumer Engagement
Build positive and respectful relationships with residents, families, and carers, supporting emotional, social, cultural, and lifestyle needs through compassionate care and communication.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and the broader multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality care and positive resident outcomes.
Safety, Quality & Documentation
Maintain accurate documentation, follow organisational policies and procedures, and contribute to a safe environment through adherence to infection prevention, manual handling,



and workplace safety practices.
Continuous Improvement
Participate in education, training, and quality improvement initiatives, supporting excellence in care delivery and ongoing professional development.
What You Bring
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Health Services Assistance, or equivalent qualification
Experience in aged care, disability, or health care settings (desirable)
A genuine commitment to person-centred care and supporting older people
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Compassionate, respectful, and professional approach to care delivery
Ability to recognise and report changes in resident condition or wellbeing
Understanding of infection prevention, workplace safety, and manual handling principles
Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and quality improvement
Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality, and professional conduct requirements
Why Join Western District Health Service?
About Us
Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region's largest employer employing over **** people, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care, and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection, and excellence in rural health delivery.
We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace for our staff, consumers, and visitors, guided by our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.
Discover Life in Hamilton
Located in the heart of Victoria's Southern Grampians region,



Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a welcoming community of around 10,000 people (serving a broader catchment of 16,500), it's an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, regional way of life.
From the stunning landscapes of the Grampians National Park to nearby coastal gems including Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland — plus local wineries and outdoor experiences — Hamilton provides an enviable work/life balance.
To learn more about WDHS, visit: v2/about-us/
To explore the region, visit: v2/home/careers/community-information/
What we offer:
Opportunities for career growth and development
Supportive team environment and strong clinical leadership
Access to ongoing education and professional development
A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes
Interested?
For a confidential discussion, contact Christine Mcarthur - Nurse Unit Manager The Grange - ******
Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Chance Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.
If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.
All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS's immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.
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📌 Health Care Worker - The Grange (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton