Personal Care Assistant - Surgical ward (Casual)

Cabrini Health; Brighton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal & entertainment card

Superannuation 13%

Leave loading 17.5%

Brighton location near transport

Job summary

Cabrini Brighton is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to join the Surgical ward on a permanent part-time basis.

The PCA will support nursing staff, manage ward resources, bed flow and patient comfort, and ensure beds are ready for admissions. Applicants should have Health Service Assistance qualifications and WWCC/Police checks. Cabrini offers a supportive team environment in a well-resourced setting.

Qualifications

• Health Service Assistance qualifications or relevant qualifications.
• Previous PCA/WA experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication; ability to build trust with patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients under RN supervision.
• Observe patients and report to RN.
• Answer patient and family queries and refer to RN.
• Maintain patient environment and restock supplies.
• Support bed flow and admissions readiness.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality handling

Teamwork

Education

Health Service Assistance qualifications

Job description

Personal Care Assistant – Surgical ward Casual vacancies Cabrini Brighton We’re building for the better! By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year. At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well‑resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally. Cabrini One South Brighton Cabrini Brighton One South is a 33 bed mixed surgical and medical ward.

We are seeking a Personal Care Assistant to join our team in a permanent part‑time position.

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for supporting the nursing staff to deliver safe and seamless care and assisting with managing ward resources and equipment. The PCA will assist with monitoring and stocking resources, cleaning equipment, assisting with bed flow, and ensuring beds are made and ready for admissions to the ward.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering care to patients under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse.
• Providing observation of patients and related reporting to the registered nurse.
• Responding to patient and family queries and referring to the registered nurse as required.
• Maintaining the patient environment, including bed making, restocking of supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining patient privacy and dignity and responding to their emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.

What we're looking for:

• Health Service Assistance qualifications or relevant qualifications as outlined in the position description.
• Previous experience as a PCA/WA preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and capacity to develop trust and relationships with patients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential issues.
• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting is desired.
• Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) and Police check is required.

Cabrini offers:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits Rewarding career growth opportunities Attractive hourly rates + 13% Super + 17.5% leave loading Vibrant Brighton location, close to public transport Myki Commuter discounted fares Flexible work days

Working for Cabrini

Cabri n Health is a Catholic, private, for‑purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years. There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state‑of‑the‑art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries. Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

About Us

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended. With more than 4000 staff and several campuses, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career. Cabrini employs health professionals in the medical, nursing and allied health fields as well as employing staff in management, administration, finance, hotel services, logistics, engineering, communications and other support services. Cabrini is a Catholic charitable organisation inspired by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This order was founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini who was canonised in 1946 and later proclaimed Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. We are a community of care, reaching out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all we serve. With more than 4300 staff, 1000 accredited medical practitioners and several locations, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career.