Direct Care Worker

SA Health • Full-time • Australia • 1m ago

Job no: 906497
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Quorn
WHA4 | Full Time | Ongoing
Base Salary Range: $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week
In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Become a Direct Care Worker and provide compassionate, hands-on support in a caring environment that truly makes a difference in the lives of our residents!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN! and Quorn Health Service

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, hands-on support to residents within our Residential Care Home. Working closely with a dedicated Supervisor/Manager and alongside a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of health professionals, you’ll make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of those you care for. This is your opportunity to be at the heart of a supportive community, providing personalized care that truly matters.

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About You:

Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.
Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health-related field.
Experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

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

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
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: 906497

Want To Know More? Contact:

Janine Gale - Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager, 0429 083 628, Janine.Gale@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 - 11.55PM

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Advertised: 18 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time