This is a recruitment pool for Casual appointments. An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and passionate Patient Care Assistant to join the team at Carnarvon Health Campus or Gnullingoo Mia Aged Care. Located in Carnarvon, 1000kms north of Perth, Western Australia. Carnarvon is a palm-fringed coastal oasis offering a platter of fresh tropical flavours and a good base for exploring World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef and the largest monocline on Earth - Mount Augustus. From Carnarvon, you have access to some of the State's best year-round fishing, surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing, snorkelling and swimming spots all dotted along a beautifully rugged stretch of coastline. Stand atop the cliffs at Cape Cuvier to drink in the ocean views - from June to November you might even spot humpback whales on their annual migration. Position Profile: Provides personal care to clients of the health service under the direction of a registered nurse. Assists with a range of support services and is responsible for the provision of cleaning duties, laundry duties, meal preparation and/or meal distribution in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures and as determined the service needs of the hospital. To be successful, you will have... Interest in assisting patients and being considerate to their rights, dignity and needs in all areas of practice. Basic understanding of hygiene, food handling standards and cleaning requirements within a hospital environment. Basic understanding of, or experience in, patient handling techniques. Ability to work in a team environment and with minimal supervision. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Eligible for / or in possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers' licence or other specialised licence class. 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 Flexible working arrangements Other professional and location based allowances Area Profile The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population. Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Kevin Price on 08 9941 0321. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ Please provide the following information as part of your application: A statement of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF. This needs to be summarised in your Cover Letter or attached separately to your application. (Applicants who have not addressed the criteria may not be considered suitable for this position) The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent 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. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours 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. This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED 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. 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.
