Community Services Paramedical Aide

16 hours ago

Loxton, Australia SA Government -SA HEALTH Full time

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 892446
**Location**: 5333 - LOXTON
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Loxton**:

- **Community & Allied Health - Commonwealth Home Support Program**:

- **OPS2 | Part Time Contract 0.58FTE | Temporary 30 June 2025**:

- **Salary $58,709 to $63,154 p.a. (pro rata)**

**Make a Real Impact on the Lives of Older Australians - Join Our Team**

Are you passionate about empowering older Australians to live independently in the comfort of their own homes? We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide high-quality home-based care under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting frail, older people to maximise their independence, well-being, and quality of life. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while enhancing the lives of those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver flexible, high-quality care to clients aged 65+ (50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people).
- Work with clients, families, and carers to develop personalised care plans.
- Ensure services are socially and culturally appropriate, meeting individual needs.
- Assist clients to remain in their homes, delaying the need for higher-level care.
- Foster a supportive and empowering environment for clients, ensuring their dignity and choice.

**About You**
- Experience in health/aged care and community settings.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
- Competency in time management, conflict resolution, and computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, CME).

**Applicant Information**

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
- 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**:892446.**

**Enquiries**

Vanessa Formby
Community Care Coordinator
Phone: 08 8584 8692

**Application Closing Date**

31 January 2025 - 11.55PM

**Attachments**

892446 Community Services Paramedical Aide Role Description.pdf

Job Capacity Statement PCA Carer Aged Care.pdf

About Loxton Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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