Patient Services Assistant

UnitingCare; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave 12 weeks

Employee discounts

Job summary

UnitingCare Buderim Private Hospital is seeking a Patient Services Assistant - Housekeeping for a casual position on the Sunshine Coast. You will perform cleaning duties across patient rooms, wards, theatres and procedural areas, using industrial cleaning equipment to maintain safe, hygienic environments.

The role requires flexibility to cover mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, plus adherence to infection control guidelines and health precautions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeping person or in a hospital/nursing environment.
• Knowledge of infection control guidelines and standard health precautions.
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospital infection control requirements, and to undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a housekeeping/cleaning service within the hospital environment. Clean, maintain, store or retrieve equipment in the work area as requested.
• Conduct quality cleaning in patient rooms, wards, offices, theatres and procedural areas using industrial level cleaning equipment.
• Join a large 24/7 team to support the facility and help keep patients, visitors and staff safe.
• Demonstrate safe work practices with infection control and health precautions.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Infection control

Vaccination readiness

Job description

Patient Services Assistant - Housekeeping| Buderim Private HospitalEmployment Term: Casual Opportunity AvailableLocation: Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine CoastRemuneration: $29.89 p/hr + Casual Loading + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.Make a meaningful difference with Buderim Private HospitalAs one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest hospitals, we provide a comprehensive range of surgical and medical services using the latest technology. This includes emergency, maternity, intensive care, cardiovascular, obstetric and gynaecology, urology, cancer care, general medicine, renal and respiratory services, orthopaedic and mental health care, among many others. With a deep connection to the Sunshine Coast that’s 40 years in the making, Buderim Private Hospital partners with our patients to deliver personalised one-on-one care from the heart and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.An integral part of our team, working in Patient Services - Housekeeping, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!Your part in our Buderim Hospital teamAs part of our Housekeeping team, you will be accountable for providing exceptional cleaning services in our patient rooms, wards, offices, theatres and procedural areas. You will work with industrial level cleaning equipment, ensuring safe and hygienic environmental services are provided to the hospital. In addition to this you will:Conducts quality support services in a safe environment that meets the needs of all hospital customersProvide a housekeeping / cleaning service within the hospital environment. Clean, maintain store or retrieve equipment in work area as requestedJoin a large team that supports our facility 24/7, and plays a vital part in ensuring our customers, visitors and staff remain safe at workWhat makes a difference for us?Previous experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeping person or in a hospital/nursing environment, with a knowledge of infection control guidelines and standard health precautionsFlexibility to work across all shifts - mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekendsExceptional communication skills, with a team focus to provide excellent customer service for the hospital, its patients and staffDemonstrated knowledge of cleaning chemicals and industrial cleaning equipmentWillingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessmentWhat makes a difference for you?NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging ExplainedFlexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersWe’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyBy joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurabide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.