Salary: HSW Level 3/4 $1180.49 - $1226.19 weekly (Plus 11.5% Superannuation)This is a Permanent Part-Time appointment for 38 hours per fortnight.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.Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.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 An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. This selection process may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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.Job Share: Job Share arrangements may be considered.Position Profile: The Patient Care Assistant provides personal care to clients of the Palliative Care Service under the direction of a registered nurse. Assists with a range of support services (including home support) as directed by the Senior Health Professional on duty or Leading Hand Support Services.Area Profile: 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.Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):11.5% 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.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.For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Robyn Ellis on 08 9956 2497. (Only use an email address if requested by site).If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Applicants are requested to apply online ( www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
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