Direct Care Worker - Cowell

SA Health; Cowell; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Leave Loading

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible hours across 7-day roster

Job summary

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking Direct Care Workers for Cowell District Hospital with ongoing part-time opportunities across a 7-day roster. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily activities and collaborate with nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Roles are classified at WHD3 or WHD4, with flexible hours to suit different lifestyles. Certificate III in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance is required for WHD4, and competitive salary with

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance required for WHD4 classification.
• Demonstrated compassion, reliability and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible approach to working across different service areas and rosters.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to patients and residents.
• Assist with daily activities such as personal care, mobility, hygiene and meals.
• Work with nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to care planning.
• Support patients and families during their healthcare journey.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance

Job description

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cowell District Hospital, Cowell
• Salary:
  • WHD4 $1,376.70 - $1,404.20 per week (pro rata)
  • WHD3 $1,307.80 - $1,342.25 per week (pro rata)
  • Plus: 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple ongoing part-time positions available - various hours across a 7-day roster

Please note: These positions will be filled at either WHD4 or WHD3 classification.

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting people and making a difference in your local community?

Cowell Multi Purpose Service is looking for caring and dedicated Direct Care Workers to join our team. We have multiple ongoing part-time opportunities available, with a range of hours to suit different lifestyles.

As a Direct Care Worker, you’ll provide important support to patients and residents across our acute, aged care and community services, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Provide person-centred care and support to patients and residents
• Assist with daily activities such as personal care, mobility, hygiene and meals
• Work collaboratively with nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to care planning
• Support patients and families during their healthcare journey

This is your opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare while contributing to your community's wellbeing. With flexible hours available, we can find the right fit for your circumstances.

About You

We’re looking for people who are compassionate, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team.

You will bring:

• A genuine interest in supporting people and providing quality care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible and positive approach to working across different service areas
• The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Certificate III in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance is required for the WHD4 classification

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.

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 more information
• 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.
• 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

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 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 in the workplace.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 938454

Enquiries

Kerry Kaden
Position: Nursing Unit Manager
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date: 8 December 2026 - 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

938454 - WHD3 - Direct Care Worker-Residential - Cowell - Role Description.pdf

938454 - WHD4 - Direct Care Worker-Residential - Cowell - Role Description.pdf