Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cummins Full Time Contract | Ongoing Multiple Positions Available Salary: $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week | WHA4 $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week | WHA3 Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a WHA4 or WHA3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience. Make a Meaningful Impact – Direct Care Worker (Residential) We are looking for a compassionate Direct Care Worker (Residential) to join our Residential Care Home team and contribute to the wellbeing of our residents through direct client support. In this rewarding role, you will assist in providing high-quality care that enhances the daily lives of residents. You will work under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, collaborating closely with health professionals and contributing as a key member of a multidisciplinary team. This is your opportunity to build meaningful connections and provide essential care in a setting that values respect, kindness, and teamwork. If you’re ready to make a real difference in aged care—we’d love to hear from you. What We're Looking For: WHA4 Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position. Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position. Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health-related field. Experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons. Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel. WHA3 Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position. 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 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, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support. 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) 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. Job Ref: 909020 Enquiries Rebecca Varney Administrative Services Officer Phone: 8676 0222 Email: rebecca.varney@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date Wednesday 30th July 2025 - 11:55PM Attachments 909020 WHA4 Role Description.pdf 909020 WHA3 Role Description.pdf JCSPersonalCareAttendantCarerAgedCare.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines