The Friendly Society Private Hospital - Bundaberg QLD

We are seeking compassionate and hardworking Patient Support Assistants (PSAs) to work closely with our Registered Nurses and support staff in providing the highest standard of healthcare to our patients. The PSA provides assistance to the patient, under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, with regards to the patient’s hygiene-related needs, daily living activities and mobility requirements. As the PSA you enhance patient safety through the provision of care to patients who may be suffering from cognitive impairment, exhibit challenging behaviour, and/or may be at risk of falls.

An essential part of this role is the ability to carry out physically demanding duties such as assisting with patient showering and mobility needs such as pushing wheelchairs.

To be successful, you must have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

The Person

Strong emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate the organisations values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, as well as the ability to commit to, and apply these values in the workplace.

Key Selection Criteria

- Certificate III in Health Services Assistant or a similar qualification (highly desirable)
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate,



share information and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary health team is essential
- Previous experience working in a similar role within a health care or hospital environment advantageous
- Previous experience in assisting patients with disability and cognitive impairment highly desirable
- Experience in the management of activities of daily living within an aged care setting highly desirable
- Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, compliance with Infection Control guidelines and practices advantageous

The Advantages

As a part of The Friendlies team, you can access an extensive array of benefits such as attractive salary packaging options of up to $15900 annually towards household expenses and an additional $2650 annually towards meals and entertainment expenses

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements

It is a mandatory condition of employment that some roles within our hospital require you to be vaccinated, and remain vaccinated during your employment, against some or all of the following vaccine preventable diseases; Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping cough), and Hepatitis. Mandatory vaccination requirements for this role will be discussed further with applicants throughout the application process.

The advertisement will be closed when a successful applicant is identified.

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📌 Patient Support Assistants (PSA's) (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 The Friendly Society Private Hospital
📍 Bundaberg Central