Patient Services Assistant

St John of God Health Care; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading

12% superannuation

Flexible hours

Well-being programs

Discount benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

St John of God Bunbury Hospital is seeking a compassionate Patient Services Assistant to support nursing and clinical staff and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

This casual position offers flexible hours with AM and PM rosters required. You will contribute to high‑quality patient care by assisting with transport, meals, room turnover, cleaning, and supply management in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare environment preferred.
• Availability for AM and PM shifts for casual staff.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe transport of patients and equipment.
• Support patient meal services, including distribution and trays collection.
• Prepare and maintain patient rooms after discharge.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control in ward areas.
• Remove waste and soiled linen per health & safety procedures.
• Clean and maintain clinical equipment and common areas.
• Monitor and replenish stock and equipment as required.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical teams to support patient care.

Skills

Patient transport

Meal service

Ward cleanliness

Infection control

Stock management

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Communication

Job description

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and proactive Patient Services Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this important support role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care by providing assistance to nursing and clinical staff while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a healthcare setting, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is passionate about supporting patient wellbeing.

This Casual positions offers flexibility with work hours and days. Availability to work AM and PM shift rosters will be required for all casual staff.

The Position

• Assist with the safe transport of patients and equipment throughout the hospital/facility.
• Support patient meal services, including meal distribution, collection of trays, and assisting patients with meals when required.
• Prepare and maintain patient rooms, including stripping, sanitising, and remaking beds following discharge.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control within ward and patient care areas.
• Remove waste and soiled linen in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Clean and maintain clinical equipment, ward facilities, kitchens, and common areas.
• Monitor and replenish stock, supplies, oxygen cylinders, and equipment as required.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and clinical teams to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

You are a compassionate and reliable individual who is committed to providing exceptional support to patients and healthcare teams. You take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment and understand the important role this plays in patient wellbeing and recovery.

You thrive in a team environment, communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, and can confidently follow directions while working independently when required. With strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a flexible approach, you are willing to assist wherever needed to ensure the smooth operation of the ward and delivery of quality patient care.

We can offer you

• Salary: $39.83 to $41.26 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

For enquiries contact Billie Saward, Environmental Services Supervisor, on 0439 161 481

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.