Direct Care Worker - Cummins, Australia - SA Health

    SA Health
    SA Health Cummins, Australia

    2 weeks ago

    SA Health background
    Full time
    Description
  • Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cleve District Hospital and Aged Care, Cleve
  • Salary $1, $1,117.80 per week - Ongoing Full Time - WHA4 $1, $1,095.10 per week - Ongoing Full Time - WHA3
  • Multiple Positions Available

    • The Direct Care Worker Role

    The Direct Care Worker (Residential) will assist in providing a direct client service to residents of the Residential Care Home.

    The Direct Care Worker (Residential) is accountable to the Supervisor/Manager and works in close collaboration with health professionals and is part of a multi-disciplinary team.

    As a WHA4 you must have completed an AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.

    Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

    The hospital at Cleve and Crestview Hostel are run by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. Cleve Hospital has five inpatient beds, providing emergency, general medicine, post-surgical care, x-ray, rehabilitation and palliative care. There are also fifteen Multipurpose Funded beds within the hospital.

    The Crestview Hostel is co-located with the hospital and provides a homelike setting with 20 rooms. Community Health and Allied Health services are located in their own premises on the main street, next to the GP practice, and offer an extensive range of services in the community.

    In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short about what salary packaging is.

    This is a multiple positions part time vacancy, hours to be negotiated and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit .

    For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .

    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

    SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 863221

    Enquiries

    Name: Delicia Turner

    Title: A/Director of Nursing & Midwifery

    Phone:

    E-mail:

    Application Closing Date

    Friday 26th April PM

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