Direct Care Worker

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service, Moreton Bay House
• Salary: WHA3 $1, $1,117.60 per week (pro-rata) + Superannuation + leave loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing Part Time (hours negotiable up to full time), working over a 7 day roster
• Multiple opportunities available
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Join our team at Naracoorte Health Service

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to those who need it most? Naracoorte Health Service is looking for dedicated Direct Care Workers to join our Residential Care Home team. If you have a heart for helping others and want to contribute to the well-being of our residents, we want to hear from you

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with personal care tasks including bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Provide support in mobility and dexterity maintenance.
• Perform bed making, laundry, and cleaning duties.
• Transport residents and help with daily living activities.
• Communicate resident needs to the Registered Nurse and adhere to all safety and health guidelines.

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to follow instructions.
• A commitment to providing high-quality customer service and supporting other staff.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast 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.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at 

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
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Description provided below. Job ref: 914550

Enquiries

Samantha Bueti

Administration Manager

Phone:

E-mail: 

Application Closing Date

3 October 2025, 11:55PM

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

Attachments

LCLHN Role Description - WHA3 DCW Res

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