++ Care Support Worker - Community Aged Care / Direct Care Worker at SA Health

, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

1340.6

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Domestic Assistance, Meal Preparation, Social Support, Person-Centred Care, Interpersonal Communication, Care Planning, Health Monitoring, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Cultural Competency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/scribble/09aea321-0be2-473f-a03c-7ec0f9d52bf9.png] * Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network * Kangaroo Island Health Service - Community Health * Salary: WHD3 /WHD4 $1,250.29 - $1,340.60 per week + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits * Permanent Full time or Part time positions, working over a 7-day roster Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a WHD3 /WHD4. MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Join our dedicated Community Health team on Kangaroo Island and play a meaningful role supporting older people and individuals with disability to live independently in their own homes. We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Care Support Worker to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across community settings. WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? * Flexible working arrangements * A supportive and collaborative team environment * Opportunities for training, upskilling and career progression * The chance to work across a variety of community settings * Meaningful work supporting vulnerable members of the community * A strong focus on safety, wellbeing and professional development WHO ARE WE? The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Kangaroo Island). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve. WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK Kingscote is the largest town on Kangaroo Island, offering a close-knit community, stunning coastal landscapes, and a relaxed island lifestyle. With essential services, local amenities, and abundant recreational opportunities, it’s ideal for professionals seeking a unique work-life balance in a scenic and welcoming environment. Its vibrant local healthcare, education, and tourism sectors provide rewarding career opportunities while living in this picturesque setting. For more information Discover Kingscote [https://southaustralia.com/destinations/kangaroo-island/places/kingscote] WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are looking for caring and motivated individuals who: * Have a genuine passion for supporting older people and people with disability * Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills * Can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team * Show empathy, respect and commitment to person-centred care * Are able to recognise and report changes in a consumer’s health or wellbeing * Have the ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal communities For WHD4 Applicants (in addition to the above): * Hold a Certificate III in a relevant discipline * Bring experience in delivering direct care services * Demonstrate the ability to work with greater autonomy and support others within the team If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on… HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE? In this role, you will: * Provide direct care services including personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation, transport and social support * Support consumers to maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes * Monitor and report changes in consumer health and wellbeing * Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to care planning and reviews * Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and community services * Assist with therapy or activity-based programs where required (WHD4 may support more complex activities) * Contribute to a safe, respectful and high-quality care environment WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN? At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways: * Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.dc2.pageuppeople.com%2Fapply%2FTransferRichTextFile.ashx%3FsData%3DUFUtVjMtZwnF_jlr-iv2ZkRi7_asJF9LYAl3CTrCXw7hBHlu8JqbF3nRuoWVpdcm5vcFJ6Wd0fnLoqy8a4-_iUsxZ2YJ6oLQTkZkl9c-HiT0nCBVZ-YqIy4ukHDH5_5MZ5EGHa_skls136cU28kHjZDunMf47Q~~&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209048282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DxLmbTjBDF3rDZkt842rQkR04km%2Bew8hhhOiw3GsW4c%3D&reserved=0] * Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities. * Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program. * Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS? Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following: * You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2FPublic%2BContent%2FSA%2BHealth%2BInternet%2FClinical%2BResources%2FClinical%2BPrograms%2Band%2BPractice%2BGuidelines%2FImmunisation%2Bfor%2Bhealth%2Bprofessionals%2FHealth%2Bcare%2Bworker%2Bimmunisation%2Band%2Bscreening%2Brequirements&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209064313%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2CK0LCdjXC6aPyy5kUyuxPfDQu6%2Fcb%2Fp22Z%2BMp0DyXw%3D&reserved=0] Further information is in the application for to help guide you. * You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you. NEED TO RELOCATE? Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. 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Responsibilities

Provide direct care, domestic assistance, and social support to older people and individuals with disabilities to help them live independently. Monitor consumer health and wellbeing while collaborating with healthcare professionals to maintain accurate care documentation.