Direct Care Worker - Aged Care (multiple opportunities)

SA Health; Kingscote; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Kingscote is seeking compassionate, person-centred care staff to support residents with daily activities and to maintain accurate documentation.

You will work with nurses and a multidisciplinary team in a structured environment that values teamwork, safety, and high-quality care, while building your direct care skills.

Qualifications

• Experience providing compassionate, person-centred care to aged, frail, or disabled individuals in residential or health settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support diversional therapy activities tailored to individual and group needs to enhance resident wellbeing.
• Assist with daily activities, report observations, and maintain accurate documentation to support care plans.
• Follow procedures, assist colleagues, and use equipment and systems effectively to support unit operations.
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment by adhering to WHS requirements and contributing to a positive team culture.

Job description

You will provide compassionate, person-centred care by supporting residents with daily activities, reporting observations, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Key responsibilities

• You will contribute to resident wellbeing by delivering and supporting diversional therapy activities tailored to individual and group needs.
• You will support the smooth operation of the unit by following procedures, assisting colleagues, and using equipment and systems effectively.
• You will maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment by adhering to WHS requirements, protecting confidentiality, and contributing to a strong team culture.
• You will work collaboratively with nurses and multidisciplinary professionals in a structured environment that values teamwork, respect, and high-quality care, while building your skills in direct care and resident support.

What you need

• Do you have experience providing compassionate, person-centred care to aged, frail, or disabled individuals in a residential or health setting?
• If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on....
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