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Form of work- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna
- Salary $1,0833.60 - $1,095.10 per week - Ongoing Full Time - WHA3
Overview
We have a great opportunity for a Residential Care Attendant to join our dedicated team in providing a direct client service to residents of the Residential Care Home.
This will include providing assistance with bathing, showering, personal hygiene, dressing and grooming of residents, along with toileting and continence management; help with feeding residents and maintain their mobility/dexterity through transferring and lifting, including the use of mechanical aides.
Duties may include 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/or groups and complete routine documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Eligibility
Applicants will need effective interpersonal and communications skills to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances; have the ability to work well within a team environment, providing assistance and co-operating with other staff; good time management skills and ability to use discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
Applicants are encouraged to view the Job Pack below for more detailed information.
About Us
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 Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health
Important Information
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 Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 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 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 859506.
Enquiries
Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
18 March 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
859506 Residential Care Attendant Job Pack.pdf
Job Capacity Statement PCA Carer Aged Care.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
