Direct Care Attendant

1 week ago


Murray, Australia SA Health Full time $43,000 - $73,000 per year

Job no: 914997

Work type: Part time

Location: Murray and Mallee

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Lameroo
  • WHA4 | Part Time Contract 0.9 FTE | Temporary (up to 27 January 2026)
  • Salary: $1, $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)
  • Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Residential) – Provide Compassionate Support to Residents

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people? This is your opportunity to play a hands-on role in delivering person-centred care within our Residential Care Home.

About the Role:

As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you will assist in providing direct client services to residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity and wellbeing are maintained. Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with health professionals and contribute to a safe and caring environment. You will be accountable to the Nurse Unit Manager and Hotel Services Manager and play a vital role in supporting residents' daily needs.

What We're Looking For:

  • Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
  • Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day to day execution of a position.
  • Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health-related field.
  • Experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
  • Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

About Us

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 giving 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. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

This is a part time vacancy, working 72 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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:

  • 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: 914997

Enquiries

Rebecca Porker

Hotel Services Manager

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Thursday 2nd October PM

Attachments

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Advertised: 18 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 02 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time


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