Patient Care Assistant

Position Profile: The Patient Care Assistant provides personal care to clients of the health service, under the direction of a registered nurse.

This vacancy is available as Permanent, Fixed Term or Casual at various hours per fortnight. Fixed Term includes the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Area Profile: The Great Southern is situated on Western Australia’s south coast and covers 39,007 square kilometres. The Great Southern is unmatched for the scale, diversity and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, white sandy beaches, forests, wildflowers and the highest peaks in southern Western Australia. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries which provide the backbone of the economy. The town of Albany is central to WACHS Great Southern and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Port of Albany. The Regional Health Service offers one main health facility at Albany which is widely supported by a network of smaller Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) sites at Bremer Bay, Denmark, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning, Kojonup, Plantagenet, Ravensthorpe and Tambellup.

Suitability Criteria:

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

1. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
2. Demonstrated time management skills
3. Demonstrated ability to work in a team or individually with minimal supervision
4. Demonstrated experience with the seniors, the aged disabled and people with dementia

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Anne Eddery on [0428 937 895](tel:0428 937 895).