Patient Care Assistant

Salary : HSW Level 3 / 4 $1245.49 - $1291.19 p / week

Location : Bunbury

Unit / Division : WACHS - South West

Work Type : Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

This is aRecruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time,Fixed Term Full Time Fixed Term Part Time, and Casual appointments,with the possibility of extension(s) and / orpermanency. WA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.

WA Health supportsflexible working practices within the context of aqualityhealth service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environmentacross all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

PositionProfile : Patient Care Assistants at Bunbury Hospital arepart of the multi-disciplinary team providing high quality patientcare and support. This includes assisting clinical staff(Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health) with patient care andpositioning, transporting patients, delivering and collectingmeals, providing beverages and snacks, collecting equipment andcleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas to meet infectioncontrol, hygiene, audit and aesthetic standards. Patient CareAssistants work across the hospital on wards, in the Theatredepartment, Emergency Department and Mental Health unit.There are AM, PM and Night shifts, and staff can be resourced todifferent areas within the hospital to respond to operationalrequirements of the day.

To besuitable for this role you will ideally have experience in a healthor care environment, good interpersonal skills and be able toprovide culturally appropriate services to patients, clients andvisitors. You will be able to work cooperatively in a teamenvironment and unsupervised, with an ability to identify workablesolutions within the scope of the role. Suitable applicantswill ideally be organised, reliable and punctual and havedemonstrated knowledge of safe cleaning practices and techniques,including infection control procedures.

Cleaningduties include the maintenance of hard floor surfaces and carpets,cleaning of frequently touched surfaces, furniture and fittings,bathrooms and toilets, dusting, re-stocking consumables, linen andrubbish removal. Duties may involve use of floor scrubbers,carpet cleaners, vacuums and other industrial cleaningmachinery.

Eligibility toApply : To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be anAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live andwork indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). NoSponsorship will be provided for this role.

OtherConditions : WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertakinga criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also berequired to undertake a working with children check (if requiredfor the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may askreferees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration ofethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does notnecessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as partof the appointment process.

Please notethis recruitment process requires completion of satisfactoryPre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer ofemployment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional onsatisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherentrequirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result inthe offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see theattached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

This isanextended recruitment pool, and as such the following shouldbe noted :

Thepanel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, andwill assess on a regular basis.Suitable applicantswill be placed in a pool from which appointments may be madewhen similar vacancies occur.Appointments may bemade from this pool until 30 / 06 / 2026.Whilst thisselection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughoutthe health service. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost 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 recruitmentdecision.

AreaProfile : The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is thelargest country health system in Australia and one ofthebiggest in the world, providing health services toapproximately half a million people, including45,000Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half millionsquare kilometre area. The organisation comprisessevenregions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health servicesand health centres located acrossrural and remote WesternAustralia. Our core business is the provision of quality,accessible health servicesto country WA residents andvisitors.

EmployeeBenefits : In addition to the great salary ouremployees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (inline with operational requirements) :

11.5%employer contributed superannuation into afund of yourchoice. For further informationclickhere .Accessto generous salary packaging arrangementsProfessionalDevelopment Opportunities and StudyLeave / assistanceFlexible workingarrangementsFlexible leavearrangementsOtherprofessional and location based allowancesWe arecommitted to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce whereevery employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that adiverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation tomeet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of allbackgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitablefuture and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66Rand 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applicationsfrom people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, peoplefrom culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women andyouth (24 years of age and under).

ForFurther Job Related Information : We encourageyou to contact Glenn Gates on 08 9722 2730.

If youexperience difficulties while applying online, please contactEmployee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance duringbusiness hours.

ApplicationInstructions : Applicants are requested to applyonline ( ).

It ispreferable for your referee to be a current supervisor ormanager.

Applicants are toprovide a detailed resume / CV and write a letter / statement thataddresses the essential work related requirements (selectioncriteria) in no more than 2-3 pages which summarises yourexperience and how you are able to meet the positionrequirements. These documents should be complete and readyto attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allowsufficient time to complete the online application process as youwill be required to answer various questions and attach yourdocumentation.

Lodgement issystem generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4 : 00pm will not beaccepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BECONSIDERED.

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