Direct Care Worker Residential - Naracoorte Casual Pool

SA Health; Naracoorte; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Australia is seeking a Direct Care Worker – Residential to support resident wellbeing and provide person-centred care under nursing supervision. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering daily living assistance with empathy and respect.

This role emphasizes reliable, flexible delivery of care, strong communication with residents and families, and collaboration to meet diverse resident needs in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.
• Be reliable, flexible and able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support to residents' daily needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

You will contribute to resident wellbeing, recognise and report changes or concerns, and support the delivery of safe, respectful and individualised care within Moreton Bay House.

Key responsibilities

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and under the supervision of nursing staff, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care and support to residents with their daily needs.

What you need

• To succeed in the Direct Care Worker – Residential role, you will: Demonstrate a commitment to providing quality, compassionate and person-centred care that responds to the individual needs of residents.
• To succeed in the Direct Care Worker – Residential role, you will: Have effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work respectfully with residents, families and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• To succeed in the Direct Care Worker – Residential role, you will: Be reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and under appropriate supervision.