Community Support Worker - Casual
Job no: 860089
Work type: Casual
Location: Eyre and Western Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cleve, Cowell and Kimba
Salary Information
WHA4 Classification: $29.11 - $29.42 per hour + 25% casual loading
WHA3 Classification: $28.52 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading
Job Overview
We are now accepting applications for Community Support Workers to join our casual pool for 2024/2025.
As a Community Support Worker you will provide services including personal care, cleaning, meal preparation, transport and social support, to persons who are aged, frail or disabled and who wish to remain living in their own home with some assistance, or are living in a Residential Aged Care facility.
Eligibility Criteria
* Successfully completed a Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Aged Care, Disability or Home and Community)
* Certificate 4 in Disability desirable
About Us
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.
With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.
The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer.
From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.
Being part of Eyre and Far North 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.
Important Information
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.