Patient Care Assistant (KRHC)

at  Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd

ABOUT KIMBERLEY RENAL SERVICES

Kimberley Renal Services (KRS) includes 4 Renal Health Centres based in Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Kununurra, and Derby and a mobile prevention unit.
The incidence of Kidney Disease in the Kimberley is one of the highest in Australia. Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) incidence within the Aboriginal population of the Kimberley greatly exceeds the national burden of disease. Dialysis prevalence for this region has more than tripled in the last decade and is increasing at a much faster rate than in the rest of Western Australia (WA).

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Kimberley Renal Services now has an opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant to join their KRS team in Kununurra WA, on a Casual basis.
Reporting to the Renal Service Manager you will assist patients with activities of daily living whilst attending the Renal Health Centre.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist dialysis patients according to their needs before during and after their dialysis sessions
• Transportation of clients and other goods in a safe manner
• Management of the cleaning and maintenance schedule as required by the Renal Health Centre

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THERE ARE ALSO A WIDE RANGE OF FANTASTIC RENUMERATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE ROLE INCLUDING:

• Attractive base salary of $72,277 (pro rata) PLUS super
• 25% Casual Loading
  Don’t miss this exciting and rewarding opportunity to have a positive impact on the health outcomes of Indigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley region - Apply Now!

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist dialysis patients according to their needs before during and after their dialysis sessions
• Transportation of clients and other goods in a safe manner
• Management of the cleaning and maintenance schedule as required by the Renal Health Centr