Patient Care Assistant

Overview

WA Country Health Service is looking for a motivated Patient Care Assistant to join Wyalkatchem Health Service in Wyalkatchem, Western Australia. The role may be offered on a permanent or fixed-term basis, either part-time or full-time, with working hours varying across the fortnight. Extension and/or permanency may be available.

What you'll do

• Support clients with personal care tasks under the guidance of a registered nurse.
• Help with safe lifting, repositioning, and general handling of patients.
• Assist with serving patient meals while following the Department of Health food-handling requirements.
• Carry out daily cleaning of assigned areas in line with health service standards, procedures, and policies.
• Manage laundering of hospital linen.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Employee benefits

The position offers a competitive salary along with a range of employment benefits, subject to operational needs. These may include 12% employer superannuation paid into a fund of your choice, access to salary packaging, professional development support and study leave, flexible work arrangements, flexible leave arrangements, and other professional and location-based allowances.

Eligibility and conditions

For permanent appointments, applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a visa that allows them to live and work in Australia indefinitely. For fixed-term appointments, a valid working visa is required.

This role requires a valid Western Australian Working With Children check. Candidates must also complete criminal records screening, integrity checks, and a satisfactory pre-employment health assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment depends on the PEHA being satisfactory and confirming the candidate can meet the inherent requirements of the position.

This recruitment may also be used to fill similar vacancies within the health service. If the selected candidate declines the offer or leaves the role, another suitable applicant from this process may be appointed. These options remain available for 12 months from the date the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Application requirements

Applicants need to submit a cover letter explaining their suitability, a current resume or CV, and the names and contact details of two professional referees, ideally including a current supervisor or manager. All documents should be ready before starting the online application, as the process includes questions and document uploads. A current valid email address is required for communication during recruitment.

Diversity and inclusion

The organisation promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people living with disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and young people aged 24 years and under, in line with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Other information

Questions about the role can be directed to Rachelle-Louise King on 08 9692 1222. If you face issues with the online application, contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 during business hours. Applications submitted after 4:00 pm on the closing date, including late or email submissions, will not be considered.

About the region

The Wheatbelt region served by WACHS stretches from the Turquoise Coast to Southern Cross, the Darling Scarp, and the regional towns of Wagin and Lake Grace. It offers strong community ties, a rich cultural heritage, and ongoing development. Health services in the region include emergency and retrieval care, acute and sub-acute inpatient services, aged care, mental health, and population and community health, supported by district hospitals, small hospitals, and health centres, nursing posts, and clinics.