Residential Care Worker

13 hours ago

Eyre and Western Country South Australia SA Health Full time $120,000 - $155,000 per year
  • Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cleve MPS, Cleve
  • Salary
    • $ $29.41 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June WHA3
    • $ $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 30 June WHA4
  • Eligibility Open to Everyone 

**This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. Local applicants are encouraged to apply**.

Overview

The Direct Care Worker (Residential) is entrusted with providing direct client services to residents of the Residential Care Home. This role operates under the supervision and accountability of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) or Assistant Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) and entails close collaboration with health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Being part of Eyre and Far North 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.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | 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.

Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 907008

Enquiries

Christine Noble
Position: Acting NUM
Phone:
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

30 June PM

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

Attachments

WHA3 - Direct Care Worker-Residential (Casual) - Cleve - Role

WHA4 - Direct Care Worker-Residential - Casual - Cleve - Role

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