Direct Care Worker - Residential

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Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Catering and Hospitality, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Sheoak Lodge Aged Care, Millicent
• Salary: WHA3 $ 65,835 - $70,000 a year (inclusive of penalties) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full-Time position available, working over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Please note:

Classification and remuneration may be adjusted in line with the new Weekly Paid Enterprise Agreement once implementation arrangements are finalised.

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to those who need it most? Sheoak Lodge Aged Care is looking for a dedicated Direct Care Workers to join our Residential Care Home team. If you have a heart for helping others and want to contribute to the well‑being of our residents, we want to hear from you!

• Assist with personal care tasks including bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Provide support in mobility and dexterity maintenance.
• Perform bed making, laundry, and cleaning duties.
• Transport residents and help with daily living activities.
• Communicate resident needs to the Registered Nurse and adhere to all safety and health guidelines.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to follow instructions.
• A commitment to providing high‑quality customer service and supporting other staff.

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast 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.
• Team Culture:
  Supportiveandinclusiveteam environment where everyone is valued,respected,and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community
• Wellbeinginitiatives:
  
  Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south‑east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) 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.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

• 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)

Refer to the SA Health Career Website

- How to apply

for further information.

Advertised: 09 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Apr 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time

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