* Rewarding opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant
* Deliver culturally appropriate health care to the Aboriginal community.
* Work in a friendly and dedicated team environment with excellent salary and benefits.
* Base Salary of $72,277 plus Super and additional benefits
About Kimberley Renal Services
Kimberley Renal Services (KRS) includes 4 Renal Health Centres based in Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Kununurra, and Derby and a mobile prevention unit.
The incidence of Kidney Disease in the Kimberley is one of the highest in Australia. Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) incidence within the Aboriginal population of the Kimberley greatly exceeds the national burden of disease. Dialysis prevalence for this region has more than tripled in the last decade and is increasing at a much faster rate than in the rest of Western Australia (WA).
About the Opportunity
Kimberley Renal Services nowhas an opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant to join their KRS team in Kununurra WA, on a Part Time & Casual basis.
Reporting to the Renal Service Manager you will assist patients with activities of daily living whilst attending the Renal Health Centre.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
o Assist dialysis patients according to their needs before during and after their dialysis sessions
o Transportation of clients and other goods in a safe manner
o Management of the cleaning and maintenance schedule as required by the Renal Health Centre
For a copy of the job description, please click here
About You
To be successful in this position, you will need to be committedto the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control andUnderstanding of Aboriginal culture and willingness to create a culturally safe environment.
You will also work in accordance with OSH and Infection Control policies to maintain a safe working environment.
Please note: To be eligible for this role, you will be required to hold a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licenceand your employment will also be subject to a National Police Clearance.
About the Benefits
KRS is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience, with staff development programs, not only encouraged but often paid for bythe organisation.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and help make a change in Aboriginal health practices.
There are also a wide range of fantastic renumeration and benefits for the role including:
o Attractive base salary of $72,277 (pro rata) PLUS super
o Accommodation Allowance of $7,800 per annum pro rata;
o Annual airfares of $1,800 on 12 months of continuous service;
o 5 Weeks Annual Leave;
o Salary packaging, up to $30,000 per annum.
Don't miss this exciting and rewarding opportunity to have a positive impact on the health outcomes ofIndigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley region - Apply Now!
Applications close 25th July 2025.
Please note: KAMS reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to closing date so be quick!
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+ Do you have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in Australia? If not, please do NOT continue. *
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+ Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent? (Please note, answering this question is optional and is for reporting purposes only.)
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+ Current C Class Driver's Licence (Essential)
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