Ward Assistant

About Cabrini

Cabrini is a Catholic charitable organisation inspired by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This order was founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini who was canonised in 1946 and later proclaimed Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. We are a community of care, reaching out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all we serve. With more than 4300 staff, 1000 accredited medical practitioners and several locations, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career.

Ward Assistant - Grade 1

Permanent full-time position

Cabrini Brighton

About the role

The Ward Assistant (WA) is like a Personal Care Assistant and will be working full-time at Cabrini Brighton. The Ward Assistant role will be part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The ward is Ground South and is a consists of Orthopaedic / Rehabilitation patients across 27 beds.

Key responsibilities:
- Assisting with the nutritional needs of patients.- Assisting our patients when required.- Restocking, cleaning and helping the team.- Maintaining a safe patient working environment and upkeep of patient equipment.- Maintaining patient privacy and dignity, and responding to their emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.

About you

This role will suit an individual who has proven experience in providing patient care.

You will have:
- Previous experience as a PCA/WA (preferred).- Food handling experience.- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, whilst being reliable and punctual.- Highly developed communication skills, and have the capacity to develop trusting relationships with patients.- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential issues.

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You will also need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with working rights, and have a current Working with Children Check.

Enquiries to: Nurse Manager Melissa Matthews on 95085719.

Closing date: 28 February 2023.

Cabrini offers
- Salary Packaging
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Close to public transportation

Cabrini is an equal opportunity employer

Cabrini is committed to providing a safe environment for children

Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Vaccination requirements

Cabrini is a healthcare provider that is captured by the COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements released by the Victorian government. It is a condition of employment that all staff receive the required vaccines, unless they have a relevant medical exemption. Vaccination evidence or evidence of a medical contraindication must be provided prior to commencement.

Police Check

As per Cabrini policy, a mandatory copy of a current (under 12 months) police record check must be provided prior to the commencement date.