Direct Care Worker - Leisure And Lifestyle Coordinator

Description:

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
• Clare Hospital, Kara House Residential Aged Care Home
• Salary: $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (adjusted to hours worked) - WHA4
• Ongoing Part Time (20 hours per week)

Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of residents in aged care? Join us at Kara House Residential Aged Care Home as a Direct Care Worker – Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator and make a positive impact every day!

About the Role:
In this vital role, you will be accountable to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and report to the Nurse Unit Manager, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team. Your main focus will be providing exceptional direct care and assisting with creating and implementing engaging leisure and lifestyle programs for residents. By offering personalised activities and care, you'll help improve the well-being and quality of life of our residents.

At Clare Health Service, Kara House we have a dedicated team who are compassionate, caring and highly professional individuals. Our staff members and volunteers play an integral role in the health and wellbeing of clients by providing companionship and support and encouraging independence. We know that maintaining the link between family, friends and the local community enriches the quality of life of our care recipients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and assistance to residents, ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate personalised activities that enhance residents’ lifestyles.
• Record observations and document resident care in line with established policies.
• Set up and operate relevant equipment, machinery, and systems, including computerised records.
• Offer guidance and support to other staff, ensuring teamwork and collaboration.
• Complete necessary training and development to maintain skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

What We’re Looking For:

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the role.
• Experience in aged care, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact in the lives of elderly residents.
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Develop your career in the aged care sector.

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, to watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here . For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here .

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:

• 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 B

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.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others and contribute to an outstanding team, we want to hear from you! Job ref: 895686.

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

28 March 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

895686 WHA4 Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.