Direct Care Attendant - Casual

Coorong, SA Waikerie, SA
$29.70-30.01 per hour
Permanent
Part-time

1 hour ago

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Waikerie
WHA4 | Casual (up to 23 October 2026)
Salary: $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Direct Care Worker (Residential) - Deliver Compassionate, Person-Centred CareAre you committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents? This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, personalised care in a supportive and collaborative environment.About the Role:The Direct Care Worker (Residential) assists in providing direct care services to residents of the Residential Care Home. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the role works closely with health professionals and forms part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, and person-centred care.What We're Looking For:

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.

About UsThe 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.

We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving 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.

Applicant InformationThe 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:

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 the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 914726EnquiriesMurray DalgleishPhone:
E-mail:Application Closing DateFriday 23rd October 2026 - 11.55PMAttachmentsAdvertised: 05 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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