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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Keith and Districts Health Care
• Salary: $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA4
• Casual Pool

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Workers to join our team at the Residential Care Home in Keith. In this rewarding role, you will assist clients with personal care and daily activities, ensuring they receive the highest standard of comfort and support.

As a Direct Care Worker, you will play a crucial part in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment for residents while assisting them with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and more. You’ll work closely with the healthcare team to enhance the quality of life for our clients and contribute to a positive, compassionate care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal hygiene, toileting, and mobility support.
• Help with feeding, hydration, and meal setup.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment for clients.
• Support clients with special needs and participate in leisure activities.
• Assist with self-administration of medication and document observations.
• Contribute to meal service and cleaning duties.
• Build positive relationships with clients, staff, and visitors.

What We’re Looking For:

• Certificate III in Aged Care or similar qualification.
• Proven experience in providing direct care in aged, frail, or disabled care settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Physical ability to meet the role’s demands and a commitment to safety and confidentiality.
• Basic knowledge of the Aged Care Act and Elder Abuse Reporting.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to join our team at Keith and Districts Health Care and help provide exceptional care to those who need it most.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

Applicant Information

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: 889712

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

11 December 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

889712 WHA4 Direct Care Worker - Role Description.pdf

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