Full time Direct Care Worker or part time equivalent

Job no: 910505

Work type: Full time, Part time

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services

• Eyre & Far North Local Health Network - Streaky Bay Hospital and Health Services, Elmhaven Hostel
• Salary: WHA4 $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 per week (Pro-rata) + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading
• Permanent Full time position (part time hours to be considered), working over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of aged care residents? Join our dedicated team at Elmhaven Hostel in Streaky Bay and help provide exceptional care for elderly residents in a supportive, team-based environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing and comfort of residents while gaining valuable experience in aged care.

As a Direct Care Worker, you'll assist with the care and supervision of residents, including input into their assessments, documenting observations, and identifying diversional therapy needs. You will also ensure routine documentation is completed in line with policies and procedures. This is your chance to be part of a holistic, client-centred care team that truly makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the daily care needs of residents, including personal hygiene and mobility
• Record general observations and contribute to resident assessments
• Support diversional therapy activities for individuals and groups
• Complete documentation according to established policies and procedures
• Build strong, empathetic relationships with residents and their families

What we're looking for:

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Empathy and commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and develop in a professional setting

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• 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.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 910505

Enquiries

Lesley Hawker

Position: Nurse Unit Manager

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Application Closing Date

3 October week close PM

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

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Advertised: 19 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 03 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time