Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, OrrorooSalary $28.52 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA3Casual Contracts - multiple OverviewAre 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 toiletingSupporting mobility and dexterityAiding with transfers and lifting using aidsCommunicating and assisting with glasses and hearing aidsDistributing clean laundry and attireCleaning equipment, utensils, and personal itemsProviding transportation for clientsAssisting clients with special needsSupporting self-administration of medicationAssisting with routine treatments and procedures Essential Criteria Demonstrated ability to work effectively within teamsStrong communication abilities, adept at relating to individuals from diverse backgroundsProven track record of meeting deadlinesWillingness to assist and cooperate with colleaguesAbility to maintain strict confidentialityCompetence in performing general tasks under supervisionLimited experience with elderly, frail, or disabled individuals in community/hospital settings About UsA 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 Important InformationIf 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 short 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 ASA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job ref: 870565.EnquiriesJoan LuckraftEO/DON OrrorooPhone: 0477 361 440 or 8658 1054E-mail: Application Closing Date4th May 2025 - 11.55PMAttachments
