Environmental Services Assistant

St John of God Health Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St John of God Health Care is seeking a Cleaning Services team member to contribute to high standards of cleaning, linen and waste handling across SJGHC Hospital/Services. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to support caregivers, clients, patients and visitors with a safe, clean environment.

The role emphasizes safe chemical handling, proper signage, equipment use, and adherence to SOPs and SDS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standard of cleaning, linen and waste handling are met and consistently maintained in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Maintain clean and safe common areas, patient wards/units, designated clinical and tenancy spaces and internal offices of the Hospital.
• Ensure the safe and appropriate use of cleaning tools and equipment and report any faults/defects to the Supervisor/Manager.
• Ensure appropriate signage is used to maintain a safe work environment.
• Use chemical products safely and in accordance with SOP, SDS and manufacturer instructions and guidelines. Respond to emergency spills and assist stock maintenance and customer service.

Job description

Purpose of Position:

To participate as a member within the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of cleaning services which contributes to the delivery of excellent customer service to caregivers, clients, patients and visitors to SJGHC Hospital/Services.

Position Responsibilities :

1. Ensure high standard of cleaning, linen and waste handling are met and consistently maintained in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and cleaning schedules.


2. Maintain clean and safe common areas, patient wards/units, designated clinical and tenancy spaces and internal offices of the Hospital.


3. Ensure the safe and appropriate use of cleaning tools and equipment and report any faults/defects to the Supervisor/Manager.


4. Ensure appropriate signage is used to maintain a safe work environment.


5. Use chemical products safely and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and manufacturer instructions and guidelines. Respond to emergency spills in accordance with procedures. Assist with stock maintenance and providing excellent customer service.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.