Patient Services Assistant - Melbourne, Australia - Monash Health

Monash Health

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type:
Part time

Organisation:
Monash Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Administration/Secretarial, Facilities Management, Health and Allied Health

Reference: 59347

General Services - Casey Hospital

Patient Services Assistant - Mental Health Ward E
Monday - Friday
- (65 hours per fortnight)_

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.

The General Services department at Casey Hospital requires a qualified Patient Services Assistant to work as part of our team working in our Mental Health Ward E.

We are looking for a flexible person who is keen to fill a permanent part time role with an opportunity to back fill additional shifts where available.

A day in the life:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Ward and department cleaning
Bed making
Use of lifting equipment; bed movers and wheelchairs
Assisting nursing staff as requested
Transfer & cleaning of ward equipment

What you bring:

A strong commitment to working effectively as part of a team and flexibility to change shifts or cover staff leave at short notice

On a personal level:

Excellent verbal & written communication skills
A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
Takes pride in your work with great attention to detail
Has great time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks

What you need:

Certificate III Health Services Assistant (Essential)
Previous experience as a patient services assistant _(Desirable)_
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
A strong commitment to working effectively as part of a team

In return

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

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Janine Pickering 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 Victoria's largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne's population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers.

More than 22,000 people work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

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).