Patient Care Assistant

**The Opportunity**
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate **Patient Care Assistant (PCA)** to join our team on a **full-time basis,** supporting patients across the Day of Surgery Lounge.

In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety, while also contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a **Certificate III in Aged Care or Health Services** who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

As a PCA, you will:

- Provide direct patient care, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Contribute to a safe and welcoming environment, prioritising patient wellbeing and comfort at all times.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist clinical staff in providing high-quality care and patient support.
- Provide transport services using hospital-approved equipment and vehicles.
- Assist patients on admission and help them settle comfortably.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in patient rooms and shared areas in line with infection control standards.

**About You**
You thrive in a busy hospital setting, are able to adapt quickly to changing demands, and consistently uphold high standards of service and professionalism.

**To be successful, you will have**:

- **Certificate III in Aged Care**, Health Services, or Care Support (desirable).
- Experience working in a clinical hospital setting.
- Strong understanding of infection control, manual handling, and hospital safety procedures.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

**What’s in it for you?**
- **Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- **Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- **Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
- **Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **Please note**:Not all casual employees are eligible

**The Hospital**

**Greenslopes Private Hospital** is Australia’s leading private teaching hospital, owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, and located just 5km from Brisbane’s CBD. As a world-class tertiary medical facility, we have some of Queensland’s finest specialists working with us to offer the latest treatments and first-class service to our patients.

Our hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘_People Caring for People’_ since 1964.

**Requirements**:

- _Must _provide a_ _**National Police Check** conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply