Direct Care Worker - Residential

SA Health
Job reference: 901196
Location: 5641 - KIMBA
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• 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 personalized 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!
Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now!
What We're Looking For:

• Experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Experience in the use of computer packages eg. 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.
Click here to 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.
  

Applicant Information
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: 901196
Enquiries
Kylie Hass
EO/DON
Phone: 8627 2400
Email: kylie.hass@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 10th June 2026 - 11:55PM
Attachments
901196 WHA3 Role Description.pdf
JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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