Direct Care Attendant in Strathalbyn

Multiple Positions Available

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Step into a rewarding role where you’ll assist in delivering direct client services within a Residential Care Home, working closely with health professionals as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. You’ll contribute to the provision of qualitative care for residents while supporting the efficient and effective operation of the health unit. This role offers the opportunity to apply and further develop your skills through ongoing training, active participation in workplace health and safety practices, and involvement in a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement and high-quality care.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Strathalbyn). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Set along the Angas River, Strathalbyn is known for its heritage streetscapes, arts community, and relaxed country charm. The town offers a close-knit community lifestyle with easy access to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide, making it an ideal place to live and work.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Are you passionate about supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities? Do you work well within a multi-disciplinary team and value collaboration with health professionals? Are you committed to maintaining safe work practices, infection control, and confidentiality? Do you take pride in contributing to a positive team culture and continuous improvement? If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on…

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Assist residents with personal care including bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transfers and daily living tasks.
• Report and record observations, complete routine documentation and contribute to client assessments.
• Provide diversional therapy to individuals and groups in line with established programs.
• Support routine treatments and procedures, including assistance with self-administration of medication on medical authority.
• Maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment while adhering to WHS, infection control and confidentiality requirements.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised.
• You will need to undergo employment screening.
• You must have completed an AQF Certificate III relevant to the position.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on Friday 19th February 2027 at 11:55PM Eligibility: Open to Everyone.