Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant - Patient Transport

Cairns Private Hospital, Cairns City

• Adjustable hours: Permanent part time positions - work according to your schedule that suits you
• We care about YOU!  Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and even the option to purchase extra annual leave.

About the position

As part of this role, you will play a crucial role in supporting the clinical team which comprises of Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, in delivering outstanding services and care to patients and their families.

Your responsibilities will encompass aiding in patient transportation, assisting with patient hygiene and repositioning, and contributing to various cleaning and restocking tasks.

Availability to work across a rotating roster including evenings and weekends will be required.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of customer service
• Desirable: Certification (Cert 3) in Health Service Assistance
• Nursing Students encouraged to apply.

About the Organisation 

Cairns Private Hospital in tropical far north Queensland is an acute care facility offering a range of services including medical, general surgical, orthopaedic, obstetrics and cardiac services. This hospital is also equipped with The da Vinci surgical system, allowing surgeon’s to operate high-tech instrumentation with greater dexterity and precision than other minimally invasive techniques.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Kevin Naughton, Assistant DCS via email at  *********@ramsayhealth.com.au