Job Title: Patient Care Assistant
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Patient Care Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide exceptional care to our patients, delivering high-quality services in a supportive and inclusive environment.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues. You will also possess strong organizational and time management skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality services within established timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities will include providing personal care to patients, undertaking a range of services including catering, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and social support as directed by HSM, HSS Coordinator, Senior RN on duty, and/or leading hand. You will also demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety, and quality improvement, and adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, standards, and legislation.
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits to support your career growth and well-being, including 12% employer contributed superannuation, access to salary packaging arrangements, professional development opportunities, study leave/assistance, flexible working arrangements, and flexible leave arrangements.
What We Offer:
At our organisation, we value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and offer a range of initiatives to support the career development and well-being of our employees.
Contact Information:
Please submit your application via our online portal, including a statement addressing the selection criteria and a detailed curriculum vitae summarising your experience and qualifications. If you require assistance with the online application process, please contact Employee Services for immediate support during business hours.
Lodgement Instructions:
Lodgement is system generated, and submissions received after 4:00pm will not be accepted. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process and attach all required documentation.
Career Opportunities:
This role may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the health service, and successful applicants may be required to work across various settings and locations. We encourage applicants who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Required Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and time management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude towards delivering high-quality patient care. You will also need to demonstrate a commitment to modelling our organisational values and adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, standards, and legislation.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are encouraged to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae summarising their experience and qualifications. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Employee Benefits:
We offer a range of employee benefits to support your career growth and well-being, including superannuation, salary packaging arrangements, professional development opportunities, study leave/assistance, flexible working arrangements, and flexible leave arrangements.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and offer a range of initiatives to support the career development and well-being of our employees.
Safety and Quality Improvement:
We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and promoting a safe and healthy work environment. Our staff are expected to model our organisational values and adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, standards, and legislation.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants must address the selection criteria in their application, which includes demonstrating strong organisational and time management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude towards delivering high-quality patient care.