Direct Care Attendant (multiple opportunities)Salary: WHA4 $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 p.a. (Pro-rata)Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Strathalbyn and District Health Service Aged CareMultiple Permanent Part-time positions available (part-time hours to be negotiated), working over a 7-day rosterOverviewWorking under limited supervision, you will assist in the care and supervision of aged care clients of the Residential Care Homes in Strathalbyn. This will include providing assistance with bathing, showering, personal hygiene, dressing and grooming of residents, along with toileting and continence management. You will help with feeding residents and maintain their mobility/dexterity through transferring and lifting, including the use of mechanical aides. You will also undertake bed making, cleaning of equipment, aids, utensils in work area (including personal possessions), and distribute clean laundry and personal attire. Providing input into resident assessment and recording general observations, you will help to identify diversional therapy needs of individuals and groups, and complete routine documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures. Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network 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.Minimum RequirementsYou will have completed the AQF Certificate III relevant to the position and have experience working with aged care clients. Demonstrating the ability to perform under limited direction, you will work well within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Along with a commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality, you will display empathy towards the elderly and be willing to develop a positive rapport with residents and their families.The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)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)Job ref: 894739Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Direct Care Attendant (multiple opportunities)