Direct Care Worker - Cleve District Hospital and Aged Care
Job no: 883544
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services
* Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cleve District Hospital & Aged Care, Crestview Hostel
* Salary:
o $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata) - WHA4
o $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) - WHA3
* Multiple ongoing and part time positions available (hours to be negotiated)
Please note: This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.
Are you passionate about providing quality care and making a positive impact in the lives of those in need? As a Direct Care Worker with us, you'll support residents by delivering exceptional care in a respectful and nurturing environment.
In this role, you will assist residents with personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks while also contributing to their emotional and social well-being. Whether it's helping with hygiene, providing diversional therapy, or ensuring safety through risk assessments, your presence will make a difference. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, assist with training, and ensure operational efficiency through tasks such as maintaining cleanliness, managing equipment, and contributing to client assessments.
What We're Looking For:
* Completed AQF Certificate III (WHA3) or Certificate IV (WHA4) in a relevant field.
* Experience in direct care services, particularly with aged, frail, or disabled individuals (WHA4).
* Strong commitment to customer service and quality care.
* Ability to exercise independent judgement, while collaborating with the team.
* Computer proficiency and knowledge of health and safety standards.
Please note this position is multi-classed as WHA4 or WHA3 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
About Us:
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) provides healthcare services across the vast Eyre Peninsula and western South Australia. Our diverse range of communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay, and Wudinna.
We offer a wide scope of services including 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.
Why Join Us:
* 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.
* Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation and leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
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.
Checks:
* DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
* 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 the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.