Patient Services Assistant

Barwon Health; Barwon Downs; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 65.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Barwon Health is seeking a Patient Services Assistant to help maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across wards and patient areas. You will support nursing staff, assist with patient mobility and transport, and contribute to ward readiness and food/beverage services.

The role requires Certificate III in Health Services Assistant and a Food Handlers Certificate, with emphasis on attention to detail and reading/writing English.

Formación

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistant
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Service orientated with attention to method and application to detail
• Neat personal presentation, hygiene and the ability to read and write English
• Physical ability to lift, push and move heavy items and walk long distances as part of daily duties

Responsabilidades

• Maintain high standards of environmental cleaning and housekeeping across wards, patient areas, and general hospital spaces, ensuring infection control and hygiene requirements are met.
• Support patient care by assisting with patient mobility, lifting, positioning, and transport within the hospital.
• Provide ward support services including restocking supplies, managing linen and waste, checking equipment (e.g. oxygen cylinders), and maintaining ward readiness.
• Assist with food and beverage services including meal delivery, food order checks, and replenishing pantry and refrigerator supplies.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and clinical items safely between wards and departments.
• Contribute to a safe and collaborative environment by participating in emergency responses, following safety and information management policies, and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Conocimientos

Service orientation

Attention to detail

English literacy

Educación

Certificate III in Health Services Assistant

Food Handlers Certificate

Descripción del empleo

• Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development
• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
• Excellent permanent part-time opportunity available - 24 hours per fortnight

About the role

The Patient Services Assistant (PSA) is responsible for ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout all areas of the ward/ department, especially in patient areas. The PSA is an integral member of the hospital team, assisting and supporting the nursing and clinical staff, completing the five functions being Cleaning & Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Transport & Couriering, Ward Support and Patient Support.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of environmental cleaning and housekeeping across wards, patient areas, and general hospital spaces, ensuring infection control and hygiene requirements are met.
• Support patient care by assisting with patient mobility, lifting, positioning, and transport within the hospital.
• Provide ward support services including restocking supplies, managing linen and waste, checking equipment (e.g. oxygen cylinders), and maintaining ward readiness.
• Assist with food and beverage services including meal delivery, food order checks, and replenishing pantry and refrigerator supplies.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and clinical items safely between wards and departments.
• Contribute to a safe and collaborative environment by participating in emergency responses, following safety and information management policies, and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team

What we're looking for

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistant
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Service orientated with attention to method and application to detail
• Neat personal presentation, hygiene and the ability to read and write English
• Physical ability to lift, push and move heavy items and walk long distances as part of daily duties

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)