Casual Community Care Worker WHD4 - Port Lincoln / Lower Eyre at SA Health

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

35.27

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Meal Preparation, Cleaning, Transport Assistance, Social Support, Continence Management, Care Plan Implementation, Medication Assistance, Autonomous Working, Compassionate Care, Mobility Support, Client Advocacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/scribble/1737f6cd-77e7-474e-973e-34ceda66cc0f.png] * Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Port Lincoln and Lower Eyre * Salary: WHD4 $34.58 - $35.27 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits * Casual positions available until 30 June 2027 Exciting Casual Opportunity: Community Support Worker About the Role At Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, we believe in empowering individuals to take control of their own care. As a Community Support Worker in our innovative Consumer Directed Care model, you will provide personalised care to people who are aged, frail, or living with a disability, helping them maintain independence and stay in their homes or Residential Aged Care facilities. In this role, you will deliver vital services like personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, transport, and social support. You'll work closely with consumers, their families, and health professionals, helping them make decisions about their care while ensuring quality and compassionate outcomes. Flexibility, empathy, and the ability to work autonomously are key to success in this role. Our team values your growth. With ongoing training and development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and provide the highest standard of care. Key Criteria: * Experience in providing direct care services in a health-related field. * Experience working with aged, frail, or disabled individuals. * Ability to implement detailed care plans and follow instructions. * To be appointed to the WHD4 level you must have completed Certificate III or higher in Individual Support. (Aged Care, Disability or Home and Community) Please refer to the job pack below for more details about responsibilities and essential and desirable criteria. Tasks may include: * Personal care (showering, toileting, grooming, continence management). * Household tasks (cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, minor gardening). * Social support (transport, shopping assistance, mobility support). * Assisting with self-medication under clinical supervision. * Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with consumers, families, and health professionals. * At the WHD4 level you will provide personal care and support to clients with complex care needs. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and be a part of something truly special! About Us With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you. The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna. Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications. Click here [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bservices%2Fworking%2Bat%2Befnlhn%2Fworking%2Bat%2Beyre%2Band%2Bfar%2Bnorth%2Blocal%2Bhealth%2Bnetwork&data=05%7C02%7CEmmanuele.Cirillo%40sa.gov.au%7C408532f9ad774daecd5908dd4ee9da17%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638753488476788855%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NBbKckJeeweXYX6LicjWgYyw%2BijEpBvvwusqs3l25H4%3D&reserved=0] to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. Why Join Us * Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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. * 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%7C6945b54031684a8741d508de3cf5e102%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C639015223911862496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cyFM8%2BL1c8eHsdg41gtu62nx%2BlvnPC99jTXdqWf5szY%3D&reserved=0] * Wellbeing and counselling support - support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program * Relocation support - relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C01%7CEmmanuele.Cirillo%40sa.gov.au%7C18d3028d50cd48f2462d08dbb2799fe7%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638300007679569025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y1zKcgABuewu6Uh0vCdZRkoHH5bXRCtIUyBTpGA2kxg%3D&reserved=0]. * Employee recognition - supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best. Applicant Information 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 [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] in the workplace. For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 943728 Enquiries Kayla Scott Position: Community Services Coordinator, Home Support Phone: 76691759 E-mail: kayla.scott@sa.gov.au [kayla.scott@sa.gov.au] Application Closing Date: 30 June 2027, 11:55PM Eligibility: Open to Everyone Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information. 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Responsibilities

Provide personalized care and support to aged, frail, or disabled individuals to help them maintain independence in their homes or facilities. Tasks include delivering personal care, household assistance, and social support while collaborating with families and health professionals.