Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cummins Miroma Hostel Salary: WHA3 $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata); WHA4 $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)Ongoing Full Time or Part Time (hours are negotiable, more than one position available) Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others?Join our team as a Direct Care Worker (Residential) and play an integral role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to residents of our Residential Care Home.As a Direct Care Worker, you will be a key part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence management.You will work closely with health professionals to support residents' mobility, personal care, and medication management, ensuring they live comfortably and with dignity.Your efforts will help create a warm and welcoming environment for residents while maintaining a high standard of care.What we're looking for: Strong teamwork and communication skillsAbility to work with diverse residents and staffCommitment to confidentiality and professionalismPrevious experience in a care environment or a similar roleMust have completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position to be appointed to WHA4 level.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.to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.Applicant InformationThe 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 Working With Children Check (WWCC)DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker CheckNational 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 ASA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job ref: 881899Enquiries Rebecca Varney Application Closing Date15 December 2024, 11:55PMAttachments