The Parkside Foundation, Hobart and southern Tasmania | Disability and aged care services in southern Tasmania

Local and Tasmanian.

Large enough to support you, small enough to care.

Established in 1995, The Parkside Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation. We provide personalised, family orientation, high quality disability and aged care services. Our Vision is for all Tasmanians "To live a full life with purpose".

We respect the inherent rights and responsibilities of the people who use our services.
We strive for high quality, innovation and diversity in the development and delivery of support services.
We will listen to those we support and to each other.
We will respect family and those closest to our clients.
We value each person and treat people with respect, honest, equality, dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
We work in partnership with a range of organisations to maximise outcomes for the people we support.
We deliver results and help clients reach their goals.

If you’d like any further information about our programs and eligibility, please feel free to contact us.

Learn more about us…

Services overview

People with disabilities

Lifestyle Foundations provides recreation and skills training.
Individual support offers services to people in their own home.
School holiday program and other activities for teenagers.
Social activities for young people weeknight and weekend social activities.

Older people

Home Care Packages help older people to stay in their own home.
In-home respite for the carers of people with dementia.
Respite for carers of older people who balance paid work and care.

Carers

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AGED CARE

SERVICE COORDINATOR and SUPPORT WORKERS

Aged Care Service Coordinator – SACS 5 (70 hours per fortnight/2 year contract)

The Parkside Foundation provides a range of Disability and Aged Services in Southern Tasmania.

Are you a motivated, dynamic individual wanting to make a difference in the lives of older people?
The Parkside Foundation are seeking a vibrant team member to join our growing Aged Care team. The successful applicant will need to have experience in, and a passion for, working with older people to help them “to live a full life with purpose” and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and team leadership skills.

If you are interested please contact the Aged Care Manager, Diana Purcell on 62436044 to discuss the role further and to request a position description.
Applications close COB Friday 3rd May 2024

Support Workers Aged Care – SACS 2 Casual Position

Parkside is seeking Support Workers for our Aged Care clients on the Eastern Shore and Tasman Peninsula.

You will:

Have experience in, and passion for, working with older clients;
Be an active listener, open to cultural diversity, and have the ability to build rapport with older clients and their families;
Be open to undertaking a range of tasks to support older clients to optimize their health and wellbeing and to remain living in their own home;
Seek learning and opportunities to increase your knowledge and skills in the field;
Have completed a Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent).

You will also have, or be willing to attain:

First Aid Certificate;
Current National Police Check and/or WWVP card;
Tasmanian Driver's Licence;
Own vehicle with comprehensive insurance;
COVID-19 Vaccination

Parkside offers:

Supportive team working environment, mentoring and ongoing training;
Competitive wages and salary packaging;
Employee Assistance Program

If you are interested, please contact the Aged Care Manager, Diana Purcell on 6243 6044 to discuss the role further and to request a Position Description and application pack.

Applications submitted through SEEK will not be considered.
Applications by close of business 3rd May 2024

TASMANIAN CHILD & YOUTH SAFE FRAMEWORK

A new Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Framework has been implemented as a result of the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission Into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Parkside are committed to embedding the key principles of the framework into our organisation, to ensure a safe organisation for children and young people accessing our supports. Parkside are also committed to upholding the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and acknowledge and respect the cultural diversity of all the people we support.
Parkside will abide by our obligation to report any concerns relating to children and young people to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and be guided by the Independent Regulator.
For more information about the Child and Youth Safe Framework and Universal Principle please refer to the Department of Justice’s website Resources | carcru (justice.tas.gov.au)

Anne Summers
Executive Director/Business Manager

IMPORTANT COVID INFORMATION

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19
Advice for case contacts | Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

COMPLIMENTS & IMPROVEMENTS

Please use our Compliments Comments & Improvements form to provide feedback about your experience at Parkside
Compliments Comment & Improvements Form

Supporting people with disabilities, older people and their carers in Southern Tasmania. Our Vision is for all Tasmanians "To live a full life with purpose".