Direct Care Worker - Casual Pool (Bordertown)

SA Health; Bordertown; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Casual Temporary Direct Care Worker/Carer for Bordertown Memorial Hospital and Aged Care. Join a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care, supporting residents with daily activities, mobility and meals while upholding dignity and comfort.

The role requires a Certificate III in Aged Care (WHD4 class) and prior direct care experience in a health setting, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support residents and families.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or other relevant qualification (For WHD4 Class).
• Have experience providing direct care within a health-related setting.
• Have experience supporting older, frail or people living with disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care, mobility support and support with meals and daily activities.
• Assist with treatments and everyday needs while maintaining residents' dignity.
• Work under supervision of Registered and Enrolled Nurses as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Direct care experience

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Other relevant qualification (WHD4)

Job description

Casual Temporary. WHD3 | WHD4 - Health Ancillary Employee - Direct Care & Regional | $34.42 - $36.95 p.a. (pro rata). 12% Superannuation. Bordertown SA. Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a WHD3 or WHD4 Dependant on Qualifications.

About the Role

Make a genuine difference in the lives of older people as a Direct Care Worker / Carer - Residential at Bordertown Memorial Hospital and Aged Care. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll provide compassionate, person-centred care that helps residents maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life. From personal care and mobility support to assisting with meals, activities, treatments and everyday needs, you'll play an important part in creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for our residents. You'll work under the direct or indirect supervision of Registered and Enrolled Nurses as part of the residential care team.

About You

You're a compassionate and dependable care professional who genuinely enjoys supporting older people. You communicate well, work confidently as part of a team and bring empathy, initiative and sound judgement to your work. You'll be comfortable providing hands-on care while treating every resident with dignity, respect and understanding.

You will:

• Hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or other relevant qualification (For WHD4 Class)
• Have experience providing direct care within a health-related setting.
• Have experience supporting older, frail or people living with disability.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Bring sound judgement, initiative, problem-solving skills and a compassionate approach to supporting residents.

About Aged Care

Aged Care services at Bordertown Memorial Hospital and Aged Care provide compassionate, person-centred support to older people within the local community. As a Direct Care Worker, you'll work closely with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and other health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary care team. Your work will support residents with personal care, mobility, daily activities, meals, treatments and maintaining a comfortable living environment, while promoting dignity, independence and quality of life.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia's south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality and community-focused care. Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities. Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work-life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, and relocation support.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
• A current driver's licence is essential, with a willingness to drive on country roads and travel as required.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including LGBTQI+, people living with disability and other diversity groups. LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For further information about this opportunity, please contact: Sonya Lodewyk, Senior Administration Officer / Executive Secretary Phone: [phone] Email: [emailprotected] Please quote role 952514

Applications close 11:59pm (ACDT) Sunday 10 October 2027.