Patient Services Assistant, Environmental Services (Part-Time)

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking a Patient Services Assistant Level 2 to join the Environmental Services team on the Acute Neurosciences Unit and Baxter 6. This permanent part-time role offers 32 hours per fortnight and focuses on cleanliness, infection control, and supporting nursing staff in patient areas.

You will perform cleaning, food and beverage support, transport, ward support, and patient assistance, with required Certificate III in Health Services Assistant and a Food Handlers

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistant required.
• Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Service oriented with attention to detail.
• Neat presentation and ability to read/write English.
• Physically able to lift and move heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of environmental cleaning and housekeeping across wards and patient areas.
• Assist with patient mobility, lifting, positioning and transport within the hospital.
• Provide ward support: restocking supplies, linen and waste management, checking equipment.
• Assist with food and beverage delivery, meal checks and pantry supplies.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens and clinical items between wards and departments.
• Participate in safety and emergency procedures within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Service orientation

Attention to detail

English literacy

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistant

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking a Patient Services Assistant Level 2 to join the Environmental Services team on the Acute Neurosciences Unit and Baxter 6. This permanent part-time role offers 32 hours per fortnight and focuses on cleanliness, infection control, and supporting nursing staff in patient areas.

You will perform cleaning, food and beverage support, transport, ward support, and patient assistance, with required Certificate III in Health Services Assistant and a Food Handlers