Direct Care Attendant (multiple opportunities)
Direct Care Attendant (multiple opportunities)
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$ 1128 - 1140
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Job Description
- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network Strathalbyn and District Health Service Aged Care
- Salary:WHA4 $1128.60 to $1140.30 p.a. (Prorata) Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Multiple Permanent Parttime positions available(part time hours to be negotiated) working over a 7dayroster
Overview
Working under limited supervision you will assist in the care and supervision of aged care clients of the Residential Care Homes in Strathalbyn. This will include providing assistance with bathing showering personal hygiene dressing and grooming of residents along with toileting and continence management. You will help with feeding residents and maintain their mobility/dexterity through transferring and lifting including the use of mechanical aides. You will also undertake bed making cleaning of equipment aids utensils in work area (including personal possessions) and distribute clean laundry and personal attire. Providing input into resident assessment and recording general observations you will help to identify diversional therapy needs of individuals and groups and complete routine documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures. Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Barossa Hills Fleurieu 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 interprofessional approach to holistic health care.
You will have completed the AQF Certificate III relevant to the position and have experience working with aged care clients. Demonstrating the ability to perform under limited direction you will work well within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Along with a commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality you will display empathy towards the elderly and be willing to develop a positive rapport with residents and their families.
Benefits of Joining us
At BHFLHN were dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals including:
- Salary Attractions:Flexible optionsfor salary packaging covering living expenses meal and entertainment allowances and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
- Annual Leave:Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation with leave loading applied.
- Flexible Work Arrangements:The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including parttime. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Health and Fitness Benefits:Access to Fitness Passport a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
- Career Opportunities:Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- Employee Assistance Program:Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Find out more about workingin Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent culturally diverse backgrounds disability all genders and LGBTQI community.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working parttime.
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)
- 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 (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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Find out more about working and living in regional Australia at more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref:902552
Enquiries
Name:Debbie Rayner
Title:Nurse Unit Manager
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Application Closing Date
30 May 2025 2 week close 11.55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to applyfor further information.
Attachments
902552 BHFLHN Role Description WHA4 Direct Care Worker Residential Strath .pdf
Employment Type
Part-Time
