Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Kimba Pioneer Memorial Hostel, Kimba Salary: $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (Pro-rata) - WHA3 Multiple Permanent Part-time positions available (working 32 hours per week), over a 7 day roster Overview Join our team at Kimba Pioneer Memorial Hostel!
Are you a caring, dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of aged care residents?
Kimba Pioneer Memorial Hostel is seeking passionate Direct Care Workers to join our Residential Care Home team.
Your responsibilities will include: bed making bathing, showering, personal hygiene and grooming toileting/continence management maintenance of mobility/dexterity distribution of clean laundry/personal attire cleaning of equipment, aids, utensils in work area and cleanliness and neatness of clients environment transportation of clients.
assist with self-administration of medication on medical authority assist with the provision of routine treatments and procedures You will have experience in a similar role where you can demonstrate the ability to exercise own judgment and initiative in the day to day execution of a position.
With effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances, you will enjoy working collaboratively with consumers, families and carers.
Proven ability to use discretion and maintain strict confidentiality is required as well as experience in the use of computer packages.
The Region 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.
To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health Kimba Pioneer Memorial Hostel provides low to medium level residential care for older people in a home-like environment.
Higher level care is provided at the hospital, adjacent to Kimba Pioneer Memorial Hostel.
Respite care is available at the hostel and hospital.
Kimba, once named 'the kindest place in Australia and best remote area to live', has a community of 1300 people and is situated halfway across Australia on the world renowned Eyre Highway, National Highway One.
Explore Kimba That's Our Kimba 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), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 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: 891991 Enquiries Kylie HassEO/DONPhone: 8627 2400E-mail: ****** Closing Date 23 April 2025 - 4 week close - 11.55PM Attachments 891991 - WHA3 - Direct Care Worker-Residential - Ongoing - Kimba - Role Description.pdf JCS+PCA+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines