• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Miroma Hostel, Cummins
• Salary: $29.11 - $29.41 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA3
• Casual (up to 1 Oct 2025)

Join Our Team as an Aged Care Worker

As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you'll play a crucial role in delivering compassionate and personalized care to the residents of our Residential Care Home. Reporting to the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager, you'll collaborate closely with a dedicated team of health professionals, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive environment!
Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment, fostering positive relationships with colleagues.
• Effective communication skills with the capacity to connect with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and circumstances.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and adhering to timeframes.
• Ability to assist and cooperate with colleagues to promote a harmonious work environment.
• Strong commitment to exercising discretion and maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Capability to perform general tasks effectively under supervision.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in exercising sound judgment and initiative in the daily execution of responsibilities.
• Proficient in using computer software packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

The Region
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 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.
To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health
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.
• Work in a collaborative team that values your contributions and professional growth.

Applicant Information
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) etc.
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: 882031
Enquiries
Rebecca Varney
Phone: 8676 0222
Position: Administrative Services Officer
E-mail: rebecca.varney@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 1st October 2025, 11:55PM
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