Patient Services Assistant - Dandenong, Australia - Monash Health

Monash Health

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Dandenong, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Reference Number

5689 Employment Type
Part Time Ongoing
Entity
Monash Health
Department
General Services
Location
Dandenong Hospital
Position Summary
Working either AM and PM shifts
Based in Maternity ward

Patient Services Assistant - Maternity ward
Dandenong Hospital

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful

Our Journey:

Support Services is responsible for the provision of non-clinical services that includes food services, patient support, porters, cleaning, linen, pest control, central production kitchen, waste management, car parking, hygiene services and some retail services.

We are seeking experienced Patient Services Assistants to join our Support Services permanent to work in the maternity ward

Shifts available:

The shifts make up a 4 week roster with AM and PM shifts available

Position - PM SHIFTS
Week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Week - Monday, Tuesday and Sunday

Week - Wednesday

Week - Monday, Tuesday and Sunday

Position - AM SHIFTS
Week - Saturday and Sunday

Week - Saturday and Sunday

Please include in your cover letter whether you are interested in the AM or PM position and your availability._

A Day in the Life:

Working across the Dandenong Hospital sites your main focus role will be to provide excellent support based patient service.

A Patient Service Assistant duties include cleaning, patient transfer between wards, mortuary transfers and may involve patient lifting & turning, in ward bed areas.

You will work the direction of Nursing managers and nursing staff.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Ward cleaning
Patient discharge assistance
Use of lifting equipment; bed movers and wheelchairs
Assisting nursing staff as requested
Transfer & cleaning of ward equipment
Patient transfers wards / imaging

On a Personal Level:

Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills to provide a personable approach to our patients and visitors at Monash Health.
A proactive approach and team player
Great attention to detail

What You Need:

Certificate III Health Services Assistant (Essential)
Previous patient services or patient care attendant experience within a healthcare setting
Excellent understanding of patient identification procedures.
Ability to comprehend and follow written instructions and procedures
Able to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
Excellent understanding of cleaning methodologies and infection control procedures
Ability to work with a cohesive team or individually to complete daily tasks
Basic to intermediate digital literacy

In return we will provide:

A supportive environment
A great service to the patients in our care

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Paul Lambropoulos on

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay

- a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- free flu vaccinations
- private health insurance at discounted rates
- health imaging services

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 20,000 people who work across 40 locations delivering healthcare services through our five hospitals and our extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace.

At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.

How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).