An opportunity exists for a motivated Patient Care Assistant to join the team at Wyalkatchem Health Service.

A Permanent or Fixed Term (Part Time/Fulltime) appointment is available at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile

The Patient Care Assistant duties include:

• Providing personal care to clients of the health service under the direction of a registered nurse,
• Assisting in safe lifting, turning and general patient handling procedures,
• Assisting with the delivery of patient meals in accordance with current food handling guidelines as set out by the Department of Health,
• Day to day cleaning of the allocated areas within the health service carried out in accordance with Health Service standards, procedures and policies,
• Laundry of hospital linen,
• Other duties as required.

Further Job Related Information

If you have any questions about the position please contact Rachelle-Louise King on 08 9692 1222. 

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):

• 12% 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

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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 cover letter outlining your suitability for this position, 
• A current resume or CV
• 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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
 
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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.

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