Job no : 909634
Work type : Casual
Location : Far North
Categories : Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Elliston
* WHA3 | Casual (up to 30 June 2026)
* Salary : $29.11 - $29.41 per hour + 25% casual loading
Care with Compassion – Direct Care Worker (Residential)
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Direct Care Worker (Residential) to join our dedicated team at the Residential Care Home in Elliston. In this hands-on role, you will assist in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents, supporting their comfort, wellbeing, and dignity.
Working under the direction of the Executive Officer / Director of Nursing, you will collaborate closely with health professionals and contribute as a valued member of a multidisciplinary team. Your role is essential in fostering a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where residents feel at home.
If you are committed to caring for others and want to be part of a community that values kindness and teamwork—we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For :
1. Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
2. Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Why Join Us
3. Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
4. DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
5. National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement theAddressing vaccine preventable disease : Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref : 909634
Enquiries
Sharon Piro
Executive Officer / Director of Clinical Services
Phone : (08) 8626 1009
Email :
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 30th June 2026 - 11 : 55PM
Attachments
909634 WHA3 Role Description.pdf
JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
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Advertised : 16 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close : 30 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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Make a real difference in the daily lives of residents by providing essential care and connection in a supportive home environment
Make a real difference in the daily lives of residents by providing essential care and connection in a supportive home environment
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