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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Bordertown Memorial Hospital
• Position based in Bordertown
• Salary: $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata) | WHA4
• Multiple Positions Available
• Ongoing Full/Part Time working over a 7-day roster

Step into a rewarding role supporting residents in our Residential Care Home, where you’ll provide compassionate, person-centred care while contributing to a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care to aged, frail, and disabled residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility, including transfers and feeding where required.
• Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of residents’ environment, including bed making and distribution of laundry.
• Support residents with nutrition, hydration, and continence management.
• Help provide diversional therapy, leisure, and lifestyle activities for residents.
• Prepare and assist with meals, including setting up dining areas and returning dishes.
• Record observations and maintain routine documentation according to established procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives within the facility.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent?
• Do you have experience providing direct care services in a health or residential care setting?
• Are you confident assisting aged, frail, or disabled residents with daily activities?
• Do you have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, to support documentation and reporting?
• Are you compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering safe and high-quality care to residents?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | 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.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Job Ref: 921139

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Enquiries: To discuss more, please contact Jo Dowling, Nurse Unit Manager on Phone: (08) 8752 9000 or via Email: Jo.Dowling@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: Friday 5th December 2025, 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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Ready to Apply?

If you are a compassionate, proactive, and client-focused individual looking to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults, we encourage you to apply. Join our dedicated Residential Care Home team and help provide high-quality care while enjoying the rewarding experience of working in a supportive aged care environment.

921139 WHA4 Role Description.pdf

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