SA Health
Job reference: 848181
Location: 5333 - LOXTON
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network
- Location: Riverland Community Health, Loxton
- Salary: $1,132.50 - $1,144.10 per week (pro rata) - WHA5
- Temporary Part Time (up to 30 June 2025)
The
Direct Care Worker RoleThe Riverland Community Health Service provides quality, community-based health services across the Riverland of South Australia. The Riverland Community Health Service provides a variety of medical care, including but not limited to, Aboriginal health, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetic education and women's health.Working in Loxton, the
Direct Care Worker (Community) will assist in providing a direct client service to persons who are aged, frail or disabled who wish to remain living in their own home with some assistance.
About You- Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adept at engaging with diverse individuals
- Ability to exercise discretion, maintain strict confidentiality, and meet deadlines effectively
Essential Criteria- Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position
- at least 560 hours of satisfactory in-service experience
- proven experience exercising own judgment and initiative in day to day execution of duties
- demonstrated experience in providing Direct Care services in a health related field, dealing with aged, frail or disabled people
About RMCLHNThe Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 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. for more information about working for RMCLHN.- Aged Care Nursing
Important InformationThis is a temporary part time appointment (up to 30 June 2025) working 74 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is . For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.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 ASA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 848181EnquiriesName: Vanessa Formby
Title: Community Care Coordinator
Phone: 8584 8692
E-mail:
Application Closing Date9 July 2024 - 11.55PMAttachmentsFlexibility Statement
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.
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