WHA3/WHA4 - Direct Care Attendant
WHA3/WHA4 - Direct Care Attendant
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Job Description
- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Barmera Health Service
- Salary:$1106.10 -$1117.60 per week - WHA3;$1128.60 -$1140.30 per week - WHA4
- Ongoing Full Time (multiple vacancies available)
Join Our Caring Team as a Direct Care Attendant at Barmera Health Service
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and making a real difference in the lives of others Barmera Health Service is seeking a dedicated Direct Care Attendant to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills in a meaningful way while helping those who need it most.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with personal care tasks including bathing showering hygiene and grooming.
- Help with toileting continence management and mobility support.
- Provide assistance with transferring clients using mechanical aids and supporting their mobility.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of clients environments including personal laundry and equipment.
- Support clients in self-administration of medication and assist with routine treatments.
- Assist clients with special needs such as pressure care in a respectful and person-centred manner.
- Work collaboratively with other staff to provide excellent care and ensure clients well-being.
What Were Looking For:
- Ability to work well within a team with effective communication skills and a compassionate attitude.
- Proven experience in handling diverse situations and working with people from various backgrounds.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks efficiently.
- A commitment to confidentiality professionalism and discretion.
- Experience in using basic computer software (e.g. Microsoft Word Excel) and willingness to learn.
- Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position (WHA4)
- Experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health related field and experience in dealing with aged frail or disabled persons (WHA4)
If youre looking for a rewarding role where you can make a direct impact on peoples lives apply now and become a valued member of our team!
About RMCLHN
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network called RMCLHN for short supports more than 70000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark Paringa Berri Barmera Waikerie Loxton Pinnaroo Lameroo Karoonda Mannum Murray Bridge Tailem Bend Meningie Tintinara and Coonalpyn.Click herefor more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support both personally and professionally
- Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work personal life and family commitments
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
- Offer salary sacrifice benefitswatch a shortvideoabout what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support where information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be foundhere.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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:
- 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 theAddressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination policyin the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to ref:892856
Enquiries
Megan Del Zoppo
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
13 January 2026 11:55PM
Attachments
892856 WHA3 Direct Care Attendant -Role
892856 WHA4 Direct Care Attendant - Role
Employment Type
Full-Time
