Direct Care Worker

4 days ago

Murray Mallee, Australia SA Health Full time

**Job no**: 887235
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Murray and Mallee
**Categories**: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Riverland Community Health, Loxton**:

- **Salary: $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) - WHA3**:

- **Temporary Part Time (hours to be negotiated, up to 30 June 2025)**:

- **Multiple positions available**
- Empower People to Live Independently in Their Own Homes_

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Riverland Community Health is looking for caring and dedicated Direct Care Workers to support elderly, frail, and disabled clients to live independently at home. Join our compassionate team and help enhance the lives of those who need it most.

In this role, you’ll provide personal and domestic assistance to clients, ensuring their safety and well-being. You’ll work closely with our team to offer tailored care that supports each client’s individual needs, allowing them to maintain their independence while receiving the care they deserve.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and hygiene
- Support mobility and assist with lifting, transfers, and mechanical aids
- Ensure clients' homes are clean, safe, and comfortable
- Aid in medication administration and assist with routine treatments
- Provide transportation and support special needs clients
- Work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong judgement and initiative in daily tasks
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
- A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for others

**About RMCLHN**

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.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally
- Give 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. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

**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.
- 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: 887235

**Enquiries**
- Vanessa Formby

Community Care Coordinator
Phone: 08 8584 8692

**Application Closing Date**

19 January 2025 - 11.55PM

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**Advertised**: 21 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 19 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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