Patient Support Assistant

Central Regional TAFE; City Of Busselton; In loco; AUD 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Descrizione del lavoro

Central Regional TAFE seeks a Patient Support Assistant to provide essential support services to patients in ward and non-ward areas within the regional health network. This permanent, fixed-term or casual role offers various hours per fortnight and potential extensions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, basic manual handling and infection control knowledge, and the ability to work with both patients and hospital staff in a team.

Competenze

• Knowledge of food handling and cleaning standards.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of manual handling and patient handling.
• Basic infection control knowledge.
• Ability to relate to patients and hospital staff in a team.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage time effectively.
• Current C or C-A Class driver's licence.

Mansioni

• Provide support services to patients in ward and non-ward settings.

Conoscenze

Food handling knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Manual handling understanding

Infection control knowledge

Team work with patients

Unsupervised work time management

C or C-A Class licence

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Profile:

The Patient Support Assistant is responsible for providing support services to patients in a ward and non-ward based team environment.

Permanent, Fixed Term or Casual appointments are available at various hours per fortnight. Fixed Term includes the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

Area Profile:

The South West is located in the southern-western corner of Australia and covers an area of nearly 24,000 square kilometres. It is Western Australia’s most popular tourist destination and has unique biodiversity and a rich natural environment. The Regional Health Service offers two (2) main health facilities at Bunbury and Busselton. The Health Service is also widely supported with a network of smaller hospitals and Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) sites at: Augusta, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Collie, Donnybrook, Harvey, Margaret River, Nannup, Northcliffe, Pemberton and Warren.

Suitability Criteria:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of food handling and cleaning practice standards and techniques.
2. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
3. Basic understanding of manual handling procedures, including patient handling techniques.
4. Basic understanding of infection control guidelines.
5. Ability to relate to patients and hospital staff in a team environment.
6. Ability to work unsupervised and manage own time effectively.
7. Current C or C-A Class drivers licence.

Employee Benefits:

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information:

We encourage you to contact Murray McDonald on 0408 093 881.

Applicants are required to provide:

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent 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.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. 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 aquality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions:

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.