Direct Care Worker - Cleve District Hospital & Aged CareJob no: 883544
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cleve District Hospital & Aged Care, Crestview HostelSalary:$1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata) - WHA4$1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) - WHA3Multiple ongoing and part time positions available (hours to be negotiated)Join Our Compassionate Team as a Direct Care Worker at Crestview Hostel Are you passionate about providing quality care and making a positive impact in the lives of those in need? As a Direct Care Worker with us, you'll support residents by delivering exceptional care in a respectful and nurturing environment.
In this role, you will assist residents with personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks while also contributing to their emotional and social well-being. Whether it's helping with hygiene, providing diversional therapy, or ensuring safety through risk assessments, your presence will make a difference. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, assist with training, and ensure operational efficiency through tasks such as maintaining cleanliness, managing equipment, and contributing to client assessments.
What We're Looking For: Completed AQF Certificate III (WHA3) or Certificate IV (WHA4) in a relevant field.Experience in direct care services, particularly with aged, frail, or disabled individuals (WHA4).Strong commitment to customer service and quality care.Ability to exercise independent judgement, while collaborating with the team.Computer proficiency and knowledge of health and safety standards.Please note this position is multi-classed as WHA4 or WHA3 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
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.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
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 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 A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement theAddressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job Ref:883544
Enquiries
Delicia Turner A/Director of Nursing & Midwifery
Phone:0886282399
E-mail:******Application Closing Date Thursday 19th December 2024, 11:55PM
Attachments 883544 WHA4 Role Description.pdf
883544 WHA3 Role Description.pdf
JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
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Advertised: 04 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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