Support Services Assistant

Mercy Hospital Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff meals

Health insurance

Discounted hospital fees

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Dunedin is seeking an energetic Support Services Assistant to join our housekeeping team. This is a permanent 0.75FTE role to be worked on a rotating roster from Tuesday to Saturday, with shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm, contributing to high cleaning standards within the hospital.

Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential; the successful candidate will have good communication, a team-focused attitude, and a proactive, flexible approach to duties and patient

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm and a proactive, flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning and hygiene standards in your designated area are consistent with hospital standards.
• Assist with the collection, transfer and disposal of hospital waste following best practice standards.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies.
• Ensure patients receive fresh linen, as required.
• Assist with the safe transport of patients, as required.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Proactive attitude

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an energetic Support Services Assistant to join our housekeeping team, focused on maintaining high cleaning standards

This is a permanent role offered at 0.75FTE (30 hours per week) to be worked on a rotating roster Tuesday to Saturday, with shifts rostered between 8:00am and 6:00pm

Specific duties include

• Ensure cleaning and hygiene standards in your designated area remains consistent with hospital standards
• Assist with the collection, transfer and disposal of hospital waste following best practice standards
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies
• Ensure patients receive fresh linen, as required
• Assist with the safe transport of patients, as required

Skills And Experience

• Experience in a similar role would be preferred but is not essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with a professional and positive attitude
• Enthusiasm and a proactive, flexible attitude

To be eligible for employment at Mercy Hospital Dunedin, applicants will be required to provide vaccination history.

Why Mercy Hospital?

Joining Mercy means more than just having a job but being part of a team that works together towards a shared purpose. As we are a charitable, not-for-profit Hospital, we value those who are not only skilled in what they do but are committed and passionate about making a difference to our patients and community.

As a Mercy employee, you will have access to the following benefits (not exhaustive list):

• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff meals, gym membership and health insurance
• Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members