Direct Care Worker

1 day ago

Murray Town, Australia Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Full time

Direct Care Worker - Casual

Job no: 880019
Work type: Casual
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Waikerie Health Service
  • Salary $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA4
  • Casual Contracts - multiple positions available

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Care Assistant to join our team at the Waikerie Residential Care Home where, working under limited supervision, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with bathing, showering, personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming
  • Supporting residents with toileting and continence management
  • Helping with feeding and maintaining mobility/dexterity through transferring and lifting, including the use of mechanical aids
  • Undertaking bed making, cleaning equipment and utensils, and distributing clean laundry and personal attire
  • Providing input into resident assessments, recording observations, and identifying diversional therapy needs
  • Completing routine documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of aged care residents.

Essential Criteria

  • AQF Certificate III in Aged Care or a related field
  • Experience working with aged, frail, or disabled persons
  • Ability to perform tasks under limited direction and work effectively within a team
  • Strong communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Commitment to resident confidentiality and displaying empathy towards the elderly
  • Willingness to develop positive relationships with residents and their families

If you are dedicated to providing holistic, client-centred care and are eager to contribute to the wellbeing of our residents, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a meaningful difference every day

About RMCLHN

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
  • Give 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. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Applicant Information

This vacancy is for multiple casual positions, working hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked on a casual shift by shift basis.

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 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: 880019.

Enquiries

Murray Dalgleish
Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Phone: 8541 0555
E-mail: murray.dalgleish@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

24 October 2024 - 11:55PM

Attachments

880019 Direct Care Worker - Casual Job Pack.pdf

Direct Care Worker Job Capacity Statement.pdf

About Waikerie Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 17 Sep 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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