Cleaner/ Patient Transport Assistant - Primarily working night shifts

Northeast Health Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

EAP

Wellbeing program

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta seeks a reliable Cleaner / Patient Transport Officer to join our busy hospital team, predominantly night shifts. You will clean and maintaining wards, prepare patient beds, and assist with patient transport as needed.

Strong communication, time management and organisational skills are essential, with a calm and professional approach to maintaining infection control and safety standards. Flexibility to work nights and adapt to priorities is required.

Qualifications

• Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work night shifts and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain hospital areas to a high standard.
• Prepare and clean patient beds and bed spaces.
• Collect and dispose of waste per procedures and infection control.
• Assist with patient transport as required.
• Maintain stock levels of cleaning and ward supplies.
• Ensure wards and clinical areas are ready for the next shift.

Job description

Cleaner/ Patient Transport Assistant - Primarily working night shifts

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaner / Patient Transport Officer to join our team, with the role predominantly working night shifts.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming hospital environment. Responsibilities will include cleaning and maintaining hospital areas to a high standard, cleaning and preparing patient beds and bed spaces, collecting and disposing of waste in accordance with hospital procedures, assisting with patient transport as required, and maintaining appropriate stock levels of cleaning and ward supplies. The role will also involve ensuring wards and clinical areas are clean, organised and ready for the next shift, while working in accordance with all relevant infection control, health and safety procedures.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy hospital environment and be able to manage competing priorities, particularly during night shifts. You will have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A calm and professional approach, strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness are essential. Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work effectively under pressure are also key requirements for this role.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a busy team and understand the importance of maintaining a clean, safe and supportive hospital environment, we would love to hear from you.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Support for our diverse workforce