This is for a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time or Casual appointment/s at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
WA Country Health Service – Wheatbelt
The Eastern Wheatbelt region has communities that form a spoke network with Merredin centrally located, surrounded by 7 hospitals, 1 Health centre and 2 nursing posts. This includes Kununoppin and districts in the North, to Narembeen in the South, to the East with Southern Cross and Quairading towards the West.
Across this district a multi-purpose model, inclusive of emergency, acute inpatient, residential aged care and comprehensive health services to our communities.
The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking to a appoint a friendly and enthusiastic Patient Care Assistant to join our team in Bruce Rock!
The Patient Care Assistant provides personal care to clients of the health service under the direction of a Registered Nurse. As the Patient Care you will assist with a range of support services (including home support) as directed by the Health Service Manager.
What we are looking for:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic understanding of cleaning requirements within a Hospital environment
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 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.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
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
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.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses.
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expense.
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location-based allowances may include:
- Additional one (1) weeks paid annual leave p/annum + travel days (2-4 days)
- Subsidised housing (subject to eligibility & availability)
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For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Kresan Govender on 08 9061 0222.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
How to apply
Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF);
- a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
- the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.
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 will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
