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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna Hospital
• Salary $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 per week (pro rata) - WHA4
• Ongoing Full Time (38 hours per week) Contract

Make a Difference Every Day: Direct Care Worker – Residential (Ceduna)

Are you passionate about providing high-quality care and making a real impact on people's lives? We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Direct Care Worker to join our Residential Care Home team in Ceduna. This is your chance to contribute to a team that provides exceptional care to residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.

In this role, you’ll assist with direct client service, including reporting on client observations, completing routine documentation, and identifying and delivering diversional therapy. Your role will also involve conducting risk assessments and following established care plans to support residents’ daily needs. You’ll play a vital part in enhancing the quality of life for individuals, whether through one-on-one support or group activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
• Proven experience in exercising judgement and initiative in your role.
• Experience providing direct care in a health-related field, particularly with aged, frail, or disabled individuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer packages.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive environment and make a meaningful difference every day.  If you are ready to help others and grow in a fulfilling role, apply today!

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.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

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:

• 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: 891533.

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

28 January 2025, 11:55 pm

Attachments

890011 WHA4 - Direct Care Worker-Residential Role Description.pdf

PCA Carer Aged Care Job Capacity Statement.pdf

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