Direct Care Worker

Job no:
Work type:
Casual
Location:
Yorke and Mid North
Categories:
Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Orroroo Hospital and Health Service
Salary $29.11 - $29.41 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA3
Casual contracts until April 2026 - multiple casual contracts available
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? Do you have a caring and compassionate nature? If so, we want you to join our team as a Direct Care Worker at our Residential Care Home
As a Direct Care Worker working on a casual basis, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to our residents. Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the comfort, well-being, and dignity of those in our care.
Duties may include:
Assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting
Supporting mobility and dexterity
Aiding with transfers and lifting using aids
Communicating and assisting with glasses and hearing aids
Distributing clean laundry and attire
Cleaning equipment, utensils, and personal items
Providing transportation for clients
Assisting clients with special needs
Supporting self-administration of medication
Assisting with routine treatments and procedures
Essential Criteria
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams
Strong communication abilities, adept at relating to individuals from diverse backgrounds
Proven track record of meeting deadlines
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Competence in performing general tasks under supervision
Limited experience with elderly, frail, or disabled individuals in community/hospital settings?No problem We'll provide on-the-job training to help you succeed.
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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Important Information
If you're employed full-time, part-time or on a casual basis you could be eligible to pay for a range of expenses with your pre-tax salary, including groceries, utility bills and some work-related expenses including self-education. Watch a shortvideo about what salary packaging is.
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
SA Health Services are required to implement theAddressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Enquiries
Joan Luckraft
EO/DON Orroroo
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E-mail:
Application Closing Date
18 April 2026 - 11.55PM
Attachments
WHA3 Direct Care Worker - Role Description.pdf
Job Capacity Statement PCA Carer Aged Care.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
Advertised:
06 May 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
18 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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