Home Care Attendant

**Job no**: 874149
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Murray and Mallee
**Categories**: Community Services
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Murray Bridge**:

- **Salary: $1,084.00 - $1,095.10 per week - Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2025) - WHA2**:

- **Multiple Positions Available - 2.0 FTE**

**The Role**

Step into a rewarding role as a Home Care Attendant, where you'll play a crucial part in enhancing the quality of life for individuals within the comfort of their own homes. Working under the direction of the Case Manager - Aged & Disability, you'll provide first-level support aimed at promoting independence and preventing unnecessary or premature moves to residential aged care.

In this role, you'll deliver high-quality domestic assistance, ensuring that homes are clean and inviting. Your responsibilities will include a variety of essential tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, dusting when necessary, handling laundry, and changing bed linens. Your efforts will help create a supportive and well-maintained living environment for those in need.

If you’re dedicated to providing compassionate care and making a positive impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, learn more about what salary packaging is.

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.

**The Region**

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.

Discover the allure of Murray Bridge, a charming destination where the scenic beauty of the Murray River seamlessly blends with vibrant local culture. Enjoy a range of outdoor activities, from boating and fishing on the river to exploring the lush parks and wetlands. Immerse yourself in the area's rich history at its engaging museums and heritage sites. With a variety of delightful dining and shopping experiences, Murray Bridge offers a unique and memorable getaway for all visitors.

**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**

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: 874149**

**Enquiries**

Alison Perks
Aged Care Coordinator
Phone: (08) 8535 6800

**Application Closing Date**

Tuesday 10th September 2024 - 11.55PM

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**Advertised**: 27 Aug 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 10 Sep 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time