Direct Care Worker - Residential

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network; Louth Bay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health network in South Australia seeks a compassionate Direct Care Worker (Residential) to provide high-quality care at Kimba Hospital. This role involves working closely with health professionals, delivering personalized care to enhance the lives of residents. You will be part of a collaborative team ensuring the well-being of clients, requiring commitment and judgment. If you are driven to make a difference and value teamwork in health care, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated personality.
• Ability to work closely with health professionals.
• Commitment to delivering person-centric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client services to residents.
• Assist in delivery of personalized care.
• Enhance quality of life for residents.

Skills

Experience in exercising judgment

Familiarity with Microsoft Word

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

Job description

Direct Care Worker - Residential

Job no: Work type: Casual

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Kimba
• WHA3 | Casual (up to 10 June 2026)
• Salary: $29.11 - $29.41 per hour + 25% causal loading

Exciting Career Opportunity: Direct Care Worker (Residential) at Kimba Hospital

Are you passionate about providing high‑quality care and making a difference in the lives of others? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Worker (Residential) to join our team and provide direct client services to residents of our Residential Care Home.

As a Direct Care Worker (Residential), you will work closely with health professionals and be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team. Your role will involve assisting in the delivery of personalised care to residents, ensuring their needs are met with dignity, respect and kindness.

You will be accountable to the Executive Officer / Director of Nursing (EO / DON), and your contributions will directly support the overall well‑being and comfort of residents. You will be integral in helping to enhance the quality of life for those in our care, providing a safe and supportive environment.

This role requires a compassionate, team‑oriented individual who is committed to delivering person‑centred care. If you are ready to join a team that values collaboration and high‑quality care, we’d love to hear from you!

What We're Looking For

• Experience in exercising one's judgment and initiative in the day‑to‑day execution of a position.
• Experience in the use of computer packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel.

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.

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.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref :

Enquiries: Kylie Hass EO / DON

Phone: Email:

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 - 11:55 PM