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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Loxton Hospital Complex, Loxton
• Multi-classification: WHA3 / WHA4
• Salary: $1,083.60 - $1,117.80 per week (pro rata) - Ongoing Part Time
• Multiple Positions Available

Overview

Loxton Hospital Complex provides acute services ranging from in-hospital care for adults & children by local GPs to specialist surgical, obstetrics, outpatients and aged care beds.

We have a dedicated team who are compassionate, caring and highly professional individuals providing aged care services. 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 consumers.  Our goal is to provide quality care that celebrates a sense of self, family and community.

About the Role

We have multiple opportunities for Direct Care Attendants to assist in providing a direct client service to residents of the Residential Care Home.

Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Bed making
• assisting with personal hygiene and grooming
• continence management
• maintaining mobility/dexterity
• assisting in care of clients with identified special needs or requirements

Eligibility

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a WHA3 or WHA4 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience. 

Limited experience working with aged, frail or disabled persons in a community/hospital setting is required for WHA3 classification, however, to be eligible for the WHA4 classification applicants must have completed an AQF Certificate Ill relevant to the position.

The Region

Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, you will have access to flexible working hours.

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. View this video for more information about working for RMCLHN.

Important Information

Being part of Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally and can take advantage of education and training opportunities to support you in your role.

The RMCLHN promotes flexible ways of working to enable employees to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.

We are an inclusive workplace that supports diversity to ensure there is a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.

If you're employed full-time, part-time or on a casual basis you could be eligible to pay for a range of expenses with your pre-tax salary, including groceries, utility bills and some work-related expenses including self-education.  In addition to the annual salary package, we also offer employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.  Relocation Allowance may be applicable if criteria met. For information about 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.

Check(s)

• 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: 860200.

Enquiries

Name: Lizzie Platten
Title: Director of Nursing and Midwifery Loxton Hospital
Phone: 0419 817 538
E-mail: elizabeth.platten@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Friday, 31st May 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

860200 Direct Care Attendant Job Pack.pdf

Job Capacity Statement PCA Carer Aged Care.pdf

About Loxton Workforce Factsheet.pdf

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