Personal Care Aide

This is a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Personal Care Aide. Provides support and assistance to residents/patients/community clients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs hotel services - cleaning, catering and laundry as required throughout the health service.

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

• Demonstrated experience providing care and support to people living in residential aged care or community settings, with an understanding of the needs of aged, frail and disabled members of the community.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Relevant qualifications and certifications are highly regarded, including completion of, or substantial progress towards, a Certificate III in Aged Care or Community Care, and current CPR and Manual Handling certification.
• Commitment to delivering safe, inclusive and high-quality services, with current knowledge of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health and Safety principles, a current C or C-A Class Driver's Licence (or equivalent), and full Australian working rights (visa sponsorship is not available for this position).

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• 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.

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 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 a quality 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.

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.

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.