Client Support Attendant

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
• Salary $ $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA2
• Multiple Casual Contracts available (up to 31 December 2025)

Make an Impact in Healthcare – Join Us as a Client Support Attendant

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to those in need? If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we have the perfect opportunity for you Join our team as a Client Support Attendant in Port Pirie and contribute to the well-being of patients and clients within a dynamic healthcare setting.

About the Role

As a Client Support Attendant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients across various departments, including theatre and allied care services. Your diverse responsibilities will include assisting with patient transport, bed making, cleaning, and maintaining equipment, as well as supporting various clinical duties as directed. This is a hands-on role where you will directly contribute to patient comfort and safety, helping the health service run smoothly and efficiently.

You will be working in a supportive team environment, collaborating with other staff members to ensure the highest standards of care and service. Whether you're assisting with admissions, transporting patients, or providing general support in patient care, your work will be integral to the smooth operation of our health unit.

What You'll Do

• Provide essential support in patient care, including bed making, patient transport, and assisting with admissions.
• Assist with routine duties such as cleaning and maintaining patient equipment and supplies.
• Support staff in the delivery of healthcare services, ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Help with the transportation of blood, drugs, and specimens between departments.
• Assist with various tasks such as preparing snacks and beverages for children, and supporting the early childhood program as needed.
• Contribute to hospital procedures, including surgical shaves, mortuary care, and call centre dispatch duties.
• Perform other duties as required, working in a flexible, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in providing direct care services, particularly with aged, frail, or disabled individuals.
• Strong judgment and initiative in performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience in using computer packages, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work effectively in a team, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to varying work environments and rostering systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and numeracy skills, with attention to detail.
• A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and maintaining a respectful, caring approach with all patients and staff.

Ready to Make a Difference?  If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment and has a passion for delivering high-quality care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a Client Support Attendant and help us continue providing exceptional care to our community in Port Pirie.

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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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:

• 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:

Enquiries

Maria Jones
Client Support Services Supervisor
Phone:
E-mail:  

Application Closing Date

31 December PM

Attachments

893637 RD WHA2 Client Theatre and Allied Care-

Job Capacity Statement Patient Services

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