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Casual
WHA2 | $1,255.96 – $1,268.82 per week + 25% casual loading
12% Superannuation.
Location: All sites across the LCLHN (Mount Gambier, Millicent, Bordertown,
Naracoorte, Keith, Kingston, Penola)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join Country Health Connect as a Home Support Worker and make a meaningful
difference by supporting older people, people living with disability and other
consumers to maintain their independence and continue living safely in their own
homes.
Working within a Consumer Directed Care model, you will provide practical,
person-centred support based on each consumer's individual care plan. Your
duties may include general household cleaning, laundry, bed making and meal
preparation.
Working autonomously in the community, you will build positive relationships
with consumers and their families while collaborating with Country Health
Connect health professionals to deliver reliable, respectful and high-quality
support.
ABOUT YOU
You are a reliable, flexible and empathetic person who enjoys supporting others
and takes pride in providing a high standard of service. You can work
independently in community settings while also contributing positively to a
multidisciplinary team, maintaining confidentiality and adapting your approach
to the individual needs of consumers.
To succeed in the Home Support Worker role, you will:
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of
a team, including in a range of community settings.
Bring a flexible approach to work and rostering, with the ability to meet
required deadlines and timeframes.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse cultures,
backgrounds and circumstances while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Have an understanding of safe working practices, infection control, cleaning
and sanitising processes, customer service principles and Work Health and
Safety requirements.
Bring some experience in housekeeping or similar duties; a current First Aid
Certificate and demonstrated manual handling skills are desirable. There are
no mandatory educational or vocational qualifications specified for this
role.
ABOUT COUNTRY HEALTH CONNECT
Country Health Connect provides aged care, disability and support services using
a Consumer Directed Care model that enables consumers to have greater choice and
control over the services they receive.
Home Support services assist consumers to maintain their independence and
continue living safely in their own homes. Home Support Workers provide
practical assistance tailored to individual care plans and work closely with
consumers, their families and Country Health Connect health professionals to
support positive outcomes.
ABOUT THE LIMESTONE COAST LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health
services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while
also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1800 staff and
approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to
safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.
Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast,
delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of
sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital
role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.
Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s
most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with
genuine work–life balance
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WHY THE LIMESTONE COAST LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK?
Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and
outdoor adventure.
Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
Benefit
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from salary packaging and wellbeing initiatives.
Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and
city life.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for
employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required
for this position.
A satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B
A current driver’s licence and willingness to drive is required.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine
preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination
policy
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in the workplace.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible,
diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome
and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as
well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with
a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that
such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of
choice.
ENQUIRIES
For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Stacey Stafford, Regional Manager
Home Support on (08) 8721 1320 or email Stacey.Stafford@sa.gov.au
[Stacey.Stafford@sa.gov.au] and quote Home Support Worker.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply
[https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply]
for further information.
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