Patient Care Assistant - Patient Companion Hospice

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

As a PCA - Patient Companion Hospice Care, you will assist in the delivery of quality patient care, providing companionship to patients and support services, alongside and to our clinical staff in our palliative care unit. You will be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Your companionship may include conversations, reminiscing & storytelling, partaking in patients' hobbies & social activities, assisting with food & drink at the discretion of the Registered Nurse.

The Position

• Provide patient companionship as directed by the Registered Nurse and/or Multidisciplinary team

• Provide companionship and social support to both patients’ and their families

• Assist with the transfer, transport and care of patients and equipment as directed by the Nursing Staff, in accordance with safe practi...