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Personal Care Assistant
Casual Position - Day and Night Shifts
Multi-Campus
Box Hill | Maroondah | Angliss | Peter James Centre | Wantirna
Eastern Health
Easter Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts."
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
We have exciting opportunities for Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to join our team and work across each of our sites. Working under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, you will provide support to the nursing team in the delivery of safe patient care.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent
Availability to work across day and night shift
Previous experience working as a Personal Care Assistant
Highly developed interpersonal skills
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).



Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits. Some of the highlights include:
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as Excel and Power BI training
Cafes at all of our hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we're a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and you are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Positive to know
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Contact
Contact Person: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit
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Contact Email:
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📌 Patient Care Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne