Casual Wardsperson - Patient Transport & Care Support

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District invites applications for a casual Wardsperson at Belmont Hospital. The role supports patient movement, equipment handling and basic cleaning tasks to ensure safe, timely patient care.

You will work under clinical direction with no direct reports, aligned to hospital procedures and infection control standards, and will receive structured orientation and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Reliable, respectful, and calm with clear communication.
• Able to meet physical requirements and follow safety and infection prevention procedures.
• Willingness to learn hospital-specific procedures and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment, move beds, replenish linen and supplies.
• Remove waste and provide cleaning support as required.
• Support rapid-response activities and transfer deceased patients per procedures.

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District invites applications for a casual Wardsperson at Belmont Hospital. The role supports patient movement, equipment handling and basic cleaning tasks to ensure safe, timely patient care.

You will work under clinical direction with no direct reports, aligned to hospital procedures and infection control standards, and will receive structured orientation and ongoing support.