Personal Care Assistant – Oncology

Personal Care Assistant – Oncology / Haematology ward

Permanent part-time position
Cabrini Malvern

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Grade 1 to join our Oncology/Haematology Ward at Cabrini Malvern.

In this vital support role, you will work under the supervision of registered nurses to provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care. You'll assist with daily activities, contribute to a comfortable and supportive environment, and help ensure the seamless delivery of care for our patients and their families.

The rostered shifts for this position are:
Wednesday to Friday, 7:30am–2:30pm, and Sunday, 8:00am–1:00pm.
Flexibility to work additional shifts across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays, is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the delivery of patient care under the direction and supervision of registered nurses

• Observe and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff

• Respond to patient and family queries, referring appropriately to the registered nurse

• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment, including bed making and equipment checks

• Uphold patient privacy, dignity, and respect at all times

• Provide emotional, spiritual, and cultural support in line with Cabrini's Mission and Values

About you

You are an empathetic, reliable, and team-oriented individual who takes pride in providing excellent care to patients.

You will have:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (or equivalent qualification as per position description)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients and families

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting (desirable)

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Enquiries should be directed to: Dixie Ward Nurse Manager on

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne's southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.