Patient Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Bunbury, Western Australia St John of God Health Care Full time
Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

We are currently seeking dedicated Patient Care Assistants to join our casual staffing pool.

As Patient Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care for patients in the areas of patient care, patient transport, and support of the nursing care team as required.

The Position:
  • Carry out direct patient care and manual handling duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
  • Transfer patients using all forms of patient transport to all areas of the Hospital.
  • Assist Nursing Caregivers with the care of patients whilst ensuring that privacy of patients is maintained.
  • Understand role in an emergency and follow direction of the Coordinator.
  • Maintain safe environment for patient contributing to patient comfort needs.
  • Contribute to an efficient and timely patient admission, transfer and discharge process.
  • Assist Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurses in care of deceased patients.
  • Provide focused supervision of a particular patient(s) as directed by Registered/Enrolled Nurse to eliminate risk to particular patient(s) e.g. provide companion support.
  • Maintain stock levels as required.
  • Maintain oxygen and suction levels in designated areas as needed.
  • Ensure that all food is handled and stored according to the Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations 1993.
  • Liaise with nursing caregivers to ensure patients receive appropriate diet/meals. Assist with patient feeding as directed by Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse.
  • Assist patients with completion of menu selection excluding patients receiving special diets.

You will hold a Certificate III in Health Service Assistant (Client/Patient Services) or similar; or will be currently studying in a health-related field at a tertiary level along with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to work independently, set and manage priorities effectively, and work well within a team. You will also have a sound understanding of manual handling practices, along with basic cleanliness, food handling, and hygiene standards.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you
  • Hourly Rate: $39.25 to $41.11 (includes 25% casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
  • As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
  • Flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance
  • Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • A welcoming and supportive culture
  • Highly competitive hourly rate and entitlements
  • Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Ami Thomas, Access Manager, on (08) 9722 1918

Applications Close: 4 September 2025

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
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