Job Description: Casual pool opportunities available Fitzroy location – close to the CBD and public transport Make a meaningful difference supporting people experiencing homelessness and complex health needsAbout the RoleAn exciting opportunity exists for compassionate and experienced Health Care Workers to join the casual pool at Sister Francesca Healy Cottage, part of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's Health Care for the Homeless program.
The Cottage is a unique five-bed health facility providing care within a welcoming, home-like workplace for people experiencing homelessness who may have complex physical, social and psychosocial needs.
As a Health Care Worker, you will help create a safe and welcoming environment, build positive and respectful relationships with clients and provide practical, personal and health-related support.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will support clients with their daily needs while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with vulnerable members of the community and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.Classification: IN39 $37 per hour plus a casual loading fee of 25%What You Will DoCreate a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for clientsBuild positive therapeutic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and with complex needsProvide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)Support clients with diabetes, wound and continence monitoring within your scope of practiceProvide medication assistance in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and scope of practicePrepare and provide simple meals and nutritional supportComplete housekeeping and cleaning activities while maintaining appropriate infection prevention and control standardsComplete accurate documentation and participate in clinical handover each shiftUndertake administrative activities including answering telephone calls and emails and liaising with internal and external servicesMaintain required training and competenciesAttend and actively contribute to regular team meetingsWork collaboratively with colleagues and the broader multidisciplinary team to support coordinated, person-centred careAbout YouYou are a compassionate and reliable Health Care Worker who is comfortable supporting people with complex health and psychosocial needs.
You can work independently when required while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
You will bring:A nationally accredited qualification at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 4,



or be currently working towards completionA minimum of two years' experience as a Health Care WorkerExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with a diverse client groupThe ability to confidently and appropriately respond to challenging or complex behavioursStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a teamA commitment to person-centred care and the mission and values of Sister Francesca Healy Cottage and St Vincent's Hospital MelbourneWillingness and availability to work sleepover shifts from 4:00pm–7:20amA current First Aid Certificate, or willingness and ability to obtain oneWhat We OfferWorking at St Vincent's means joining a values-driven organisation committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and success of our people.
You'll enjoy:Flexible casual employment opportunitiesSalary packaging to increase your take-home payAccess to Fitness PassportEmployee wellbeing initiatives and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingOngoing learning and professional development opportunitiesEmployee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's FoundationA convenient Fitzroy location close to public transport, cafés and the Melbourne CBDA supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environmentA culture of continuous learning and improvementAbout Sister Francesca Healy CottageSister Francesca Healy Cottage forms part of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's Health Care for the Homeless program, which supports people who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
The program brings together services across St Vincent's to provide better integrated and coordinated care while developing responsive models of care that meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness and complex health and psychosocial challenges.
The Cottage also sits within the Health Independence Program (HIP), which aims to improve outcomes for clients through integrated and coordinated care across hospital and community settings.
HIP supports hospital demand management and patient flow while reducing duplication and fragmentation of services and promoting person-centred care planning.




Sister Francesca Healy Cottage is a five-bed health facility located within a home-like terrace house setting in Fitzroy.
The service supports people with complex needs that may include homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, disability and family violence.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Cottage staff provide physical, social and emotional support within an environment centred on safety, dignity, respect and compassionate care.Working at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services.
Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.ApplicationWe encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is fundamental to our mission, and we value the diversity that reflects the communities we serve.
St Vincent's Health Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings.
Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet mandatory immunisation requirements, including annual influenza vaccination.
Contact Andrew Chan Closing Date: 26 September *******:59pmReconciliation Action PlanAt St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at
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📌 Health Care Worker - Casual (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne