Casual Community Care Worker WHD4 - Port Lincoln / Lower Eyre

Casual Community Care Worker (WHD4)

Company: SA Health - Eyre and Far North Local Health Network Location: Port Lincoln Work Type: Casual On-site/Remote: On-site Salary: WHD4 $34.58 - $35.27 per hour + 25% casual loading

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, is seeking Casual Community Care Workers for positions in Port Lincoln and Lower Eyre. These roles are available until 30 June 2027.

About the Role Within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network's innovative Consumer Directed Care model, you will provide personalised support to individuals who are aged, frail, or living with a disability. The aim is to assist them in maintaining their independence within their homes or Residential Aged Care facilities.

This role involves delivering essential services such as personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, transportation, and social support. You will collaborate with consumers, their families, and health professionals, facilitating consumer decisions about their care while ensuring high-quality and compassionate outcomes. Success in this position requires flexibility, empathy, and the capacity to work autonomously. Ongoing training and development opportunities are available to support skill enhancement and the delivery of high standards of care.

Key Criteria

• Experience in providing direct care services within a health-related field.
• Experience working with aged, frail, or disabled individuals.
• Ability to implement detailed care plans and follow instructions.
• To be appointed at the WHD4 level, completion of Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Aged Care, Disability or Home and Community) is required.

Further details regarding responsibilities, essential, and desirable criteria can be found in the job pack.

Tasks may include:

• Personal care, including showering, toileting, grooming, and continence management.
• Household tasks such as cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, and minor gardening.
• Social support, including transport assistance, shopping support, and mobility assistance.
• Assisting with self-medication under clinical supervision.
• Working autonomously while collaborating with consumers, families, and health professionals.
• At the WHD4 level, providing personal care and support to clients with complex care needs.

About Us The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for health services across a vast area of South Australia, encompassing communities such as Ceduna, Coober Pedy, Port Lincoln, and others. Services provided include acute care, medical services, aged care, allied health, and community health.

Why Join Us

• Contribute meaningfully to the community and feel valued.
• Access to education and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for flexible working hours.
• Participation in an inter-professional approach to holistic healthcare.
• Salary packaging benefits are available, including living expenses and meal entertainment.
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing and counselling support for you and your family.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available for eligible candidates.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where contributions are recognised.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion SA Health is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity. Applications are strongly encouraged from individuals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community, and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. Workplace adjustments are available to support a positive and inclusive work environment. Applicants are encouraged to disclose any support needs.