Patient Care Assistant

Northam Hospital are seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join their friendly team!

This is a Permanent Full Time or Casual position.

Position Profile

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for:

• assisting patients with their activities of daily living,
• daily cleaning routines within the unit in accordance with Health Service standards, procedures and policies,
• distribution of patient meals and refreshments in accordance with the Health Service requirements.
• laundry and distribution of hospital linen according to health service standards, policies and procedures,
• other duties as required.

For Further Job Related Information

Please see the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Fay Hinsley on 08 9690 1***.

Area Profile

The WACHS Wheatbelt region extends from the Turquoise Coast to Southern Cross to the Darling Scarp to the regional towns of Wagin and Lake Grace. The Wheatbelt is a region of enormous opportunity, with a close proximity to metropolitan areas, rich diverse cultural heritage and growing development and innovation. Health services currently available to the Wheatbelt community include emergency care and retrieval, acute and sub‐acute inPatient Care, aged care, mental health and population and community health. With four integrated district hospitals (Narrogin, Northam, Merredin and Moora), 18 small hospitals and 17 health centres/ nursing posts and clinics, you will find a strong sense of community, exciting lifestyle and career opportunities. WACHS Wheatbelt is a great place to live, work and explore!

Employee Benefits

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

How to apply

If this role is what you are looking for, apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page and provide:

• A comprehensive resume or CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager 

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Please note you must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used to communicate with you during the process.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.  
 
Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.   LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED