Patient Care Assistant – Medical Ward
Part time and Casual positions available.
Day and Night Duty shifts on offer.
Successful applicants will be joining a multidisciplinary team of passionate professionals driven to provide safe, comprehensive care to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The general medical ward cares for adult patients with a wide range of medical and post-surgical diagnoses.
About Us
South Perth Hospital is a modern private hospital with a rich history.
We are respected and trusted by the very best clinicians – and our surgeons, specialist medical doctors, expert nursing team and allied health professionals work together with our support staff to deliver an exceptional standard of care.
Our boutique size means we can create a calm environment, time to listen, and can provide very personalised care. We go 'the extra mile' and everyone who works with us delights in the difference that makes to people in our care, and everyone who works at South Perth Hospital.
As an independent not-for-profit that's been committed to the community for almost 70 years, South Perth Hospital has an unwavering commitment to excellence in everything we do.
Employee Benefits
* Flexible workplace policy
* Competitive salary
* Generous salary packaging arrangements (great tax savings).
* FREE parking
* Excellent location (close to the city and public transport)
* Subsidised meals
* Friendly and professional team environment
* Access to education and training
* Onboarding support.
Position Summary
The Patient Care Assistant, always under the direction of a Registered health professional and using a level of skills within their scope of practice, helps with providing care, support and services to patients in the hospital.
They assist patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating. The care is aligned with all aspects of activities of daily living, physical and social. They assist with ambulation of fully ambulant to wheelchair and bed bound patients.
The Patient Care Assistant is accountable for their actions. The Registered Nurse delegating the tasks remains accountable for that delegation.
Selection criteria - Patient Care Assistant
Essential:
* Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or equivalent.
* Demonstrated relevant expertise in a related field
* Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated effective problem-solving approach to patient care
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
* Knowledge of and experience with Occupational Health and Safety principals.
Desirable:
* Previous experience as a Patient Care Assistant
* Previous work experience in a private hospital setting
Further Information
Please visit our website for a copy of the Job Description Form (JDF)
Successful applicants must provide:
* National Police Clearance (valid within the last 12 months)
* Working with Children Check
* Evidence of COVID vaccination and other relevant infectious diseases screening that complies with current health directives.
How to Apply
All applications must be lodged online via SEEK. Please click the Apply button within this ad to lodge an application.
Applications must include a cover letter (of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria), CV and two current work-related references, one of whom must be your manager.
Applications are to be addressed to:
Ms Alison Gateley
Clinical Nurse Manager - Medical
Closing Date
9am Thursday 4 September 2025
South Perth Hospital reserves the right to close this position early if position is filled before closing date.
Agency applications will not be accepted.