Position Details
Reference Number 37615
Position Title Healthcare Worker (PCA)
Employment Type Casual
Location Western Health
Position Summary

If you are a positive, friendly and enthusiastic Healthcare Workers (PCA) seeking a new challenge – look no further than our dynamic team at Western Health!

Your professionalism, and patient focused care will be instrumental in making a difference to the patients and families within our direct catchment area – Western Suburbs of Melbourne.

As an employee within the Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit, you will be working alongside our nursing staff as an additional resource providing exceptional care to our patients.  Contracts on offer are casual employment.

Our ideal candidates will possess;

  • Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Ageing and/or Home and Community Care) or Health Services Assistance with elder care focus is essential.
  • Minimum 2 years full-time or equivalent experience working as a HCW / PCA in the Australian Healthcare sector
  • Availability and flexibility to work across all shifts is essential
  • You will be adaptable & resilient with excellent communication skills

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
  • Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Desirable: Are you eligible to work within Australia?
Desirable: Do you have minimum 2 years' experience working in the health industry as a Healthcare Worker/PCA?
Desirable: Are you available and flexible to work across all shifts at short notice?
Desirable: Do you have a Certificate III or above in Individual Support (Ageing and/or Home & community Care) or Health Services Assistance with elder care focus?
Contact Person Michelle Read
Contact Number 83454040
Alternate Contact Person Mariann Trinh
Alternate Contact Number 83454040
Closing Date 15/04/2020
Position Description HealthcareWorker_PCA_PD_Feb2020.docx
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