Your career in healthcare made personal
At Medibank we’ve recently unified our health services under one brand – Amplar Health.
With over 1000 employees, our nurses, GPs and other amazing allied health professionals our focus is on improving healthcare experiences and championing greater access, choice, and control for people in Australia when it comes to managing their health.
Your Opportunity
Due to continued growth, we are looking Personal Care Assistants (PCA) based in the South Adelaide area including Marion, Bedford Park and Seacliff. Our PCAs are responsible for providing best practice personal, social, and emotional care to patients in their own homes. You will support and assistance in activities of home exercise programs and daily living such as mobility, showering, dressing and personal grooming as well as assisting in meal preparation, transportation to appointments, shopping and undertaking some domestic duties within the home.
This is a casual opportunity offering flexibility to work shifts across the hours of 7 am to 9 pm. We require coverage across a 7-day roster, and you will be reimbursed for travel in between patients and paid additional penalties for weekends worked.
What will set you apart from the rest?
With recent experience gained in a similar role (2+ years), ideally within a community setting, you are able to demonstrate compassion, integrity and a patient centred mindset. You exhibit strong cultural sensitivity and a strong cross-cultural communication ability. Additionally you are comfortable working autonomously and can keep to a schedule. Additionally you will have the following:
• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support
• A current working with children or DCSI check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Drivers Licence & reliable vehicle
• Certificates to provide First Aid and CPR
• Covid19 vaccination and up to date Flu vax
Inclusion and Accessibility
We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. For any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at.
Employees in face-to-face healthcare roles will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.