Geriatrics Wardsperson — Patient Care Support

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Day Off

Public holiday extra

Salary Packaging

Sydney Education courses

EAP counselling

Influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Health at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Wardsperson for Q6E Geriatrics within the Institute of Rheumatology & Orthopaedics. The role involves assisting nursing staff to deliver patient care, with duties including tidying, cleaning and direct patient care within a geriatrics setting.

The successful candidate will provide geriatrics patient support with personal care and feeding under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and will view the Position Description for full

Qualifications

• Ability to take direction and show initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others and work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Infection Control principles and Manual Handling principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to Nursing, Midwifery and other health service workers in delivering patient care.
• Assist with tidying, cleaning and duties associated with direct patient care.
• Provide geriatrics patient support with personal care and feeding under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job description

NSW Health at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Wardsperson for Q6E Geriatrics within the Institute of Rheumatology & Orthopaedics. The role involves assisting nursing staff to deliver patient care, with duties including tidying, cleaning and direct patient care within a geriatrics setting.

The successful candidate will provide geriatrics patient support with personal care and feeding under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and will view the Position Description for full