Direct Care Worker - Casual Pool

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Quorn Health Service

• Quorn Health Service is a 41-bed facility, including 11 acute beds and 30 aged care beds, proudly serving the Flinders Ranges region.
• As part of the Flinders Ranges Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), we provide accident and emergency care, general and surgical services, and residential aged care.
• Our dedicated team plays an integral role in supporting the health and wellbeing of residents - offering companionship, encouraging independence, and maintaining vital connections with family, friends, and the local community to enrich quality of life.
• We also host a range of regular visiting allied health services, ensuring comprehensive care close to home.
• Find out more about the Services at Quorn Health Service | SA Health [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Services/Hospitals/Regional+Hospitals+and+Health+Services/FUNLHN+hospitals+and+health+services/Quorn+Health+Service/Services+at+Quorn+Health+Service]

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About the Role

As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you will provide direct care and support to residents within a Residential Care Home, assisting with daily living activities and promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing. Working under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager, you will collaborate closely with health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will support residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, toileting and mobility, as well as assist with transfers, communication aids, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. You will contribute to client care by assisting with routine treatments, supporting the self-administration of medication on medical authority, and providing input into client assessments, including care for residents with specific needs.

About You

• Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Knowledge and commitment to customer service principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act and Risk Management principles.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information

• Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• 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.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the
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Want To Know More? Contact

Trudy Bowshire - Education Coordinator, 0428 423 074, trudy.bowshire@sa.gov.au [trudy.bowshire@sa.gov.au]

Job Ref: 933399

Application

Closing Date

Friday 30th April 2027 - 11:55PM

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