Healthcare Environmental Services Specialist

St John of God Health Care; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St John of God Bendigo Hospital is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to join our team. You will perform ward cleaning, bed making and waste disposal, helping maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and caregivers.

Full adherence to infection control, OH&S and cleaning protocols is essential, with strong communication, initiative and reliability required to support nursing staff and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of occupational safety and health practices, infection control and housekeeping protocols.
• Basic knowledge of chemical usage, cleaning equipment and OH&S requirements.
• Demonstrates communication skills, relates well with others and shows initiative, motivation and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Performs housekeeping duties throughout the hospital, including ward cleaning, bed making and disposal of waste items.
• Assists nursing staff with transfers of patients belongings to different areas of the hospital when requested.
• Directed assistance with lifting and patient transportation.
• Acts as a courier when requested.
• Assists with safe and tidy storage of supplies within the unit.
• Cost effective use of stock supplies and equipment.
• Escorts patients to discharge office when requested.
• Reports any maintenance / supply needs as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

OH&S knowledge

Chemical handling

Cleaning equipment

Job description

St John of God Bendigo Hospital is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to join our team. You will perform ward cleaning, bed making and waste disposal, helping maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and caregivers.

Full adherence to infection control, OH&S and cleaning protocols is essential, with strong communication, initiative and reliability required to support nursing staff and hospital operations.