Community Care Assistant

1 month ago


Murray Town, Australia Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Full time

Direct Care Worker - Community

Job Type: Casual
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Community Services

  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network - Lameroo
  • Salary WHA4 - $ per hour + 25% casual loading
  • Employment Casual - (casual up to 30 Jun multiple positions)

Position Overview

Are you dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for others? Do you have a genuine commitment to supporting the elderly, frail, or disabled individuals? This role as a Direct Care Worker (Residential) offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact.

In this position, you will play a crucial role in delivering essential services directly to our residents, ensuring they receive exceptional care and support tailored to their needs.

Candidate Profile

  • Collaborative Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, fostering a supportive and cooperative environment while assisting colleagues as needed.
  • Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring respectful and empathetic interactions.
  • Confidentiality Assurance: Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion in all interactions, safeguarding sensitive information.
  • Effective Time Management: Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently, ensuring timely completion of responsibilities.
  • Proactive Initiative: Capability to operate with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and initiative in daily tasks.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

  • A completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position
  • Experience in delivering direct care services within a health-related field
  • Experience working with aged, frail, or disabled clients

About the Organization

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) serves over 70,000 residents in rural South Australia, covering various towns and communities. We are committed to providing support, both personally and professionally, and offer a range of educational and training opportunities to enhance your role.

  • Flexible work arrangements to balance personal and professional commitments
  • An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging

Important Considerations

All employees, whether full-time, part-time, or casual, may be eligible for pre-tax salary packaging options for various expenses. Additionally, we provide employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliance with immunization requirements.

Check(s)

  • DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups

Immunization Risk for this position is - Category A.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.



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