Description:
SA HealthJob reference: 895043
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable Within Region
- WHA4 | Full/Part Time Contract | Ongoing
- Multiple Positions Available | 1.59 FTE
- Salary: $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)
Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Community): Empowering People to Live Independently at Home!
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and making a positive impact on the lives of older adults, frail individuals, or those with disabilities? We’re looking for a dedicated Direct Care Worker (Community) to join our team and support individuals who wish to remain living independently in their own homes. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide essential services to those who need it most.
About the Role:
As a Direct Care Worker (Community) , you will assist in delivering direct client services to individuals who are aged, frail, or disabled, helping them live independently with the support they need. You will work closely with a variety of community health professionals as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to ensure that clients receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs.
You will be accountable to the Supervisor/Manager, and your role will include offering hands-on support to clients in their home environment, helping them with activities of daily living, and ensuring they maintain their independence and quality of life. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the well-being of clients and contribute to the continued success of the community health services provided.
What We’re Looking For:
- 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.
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
Loxton and Waikerie based applicants are encouraged to apply due to a demand for staff in these particular towns!
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .
Applicant Information
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- 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
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: 895043
Enquiries
Brock Verrall
Home Care Package Coordinator
Phone: 8588 0465
E-mail: Brock.Verrall@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Saturday 5th April 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments
895043 WHA4 Role Description.pdf
About Barmera Factsheet.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
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.