- Promote and adhere to the Mission and Values of Mater Misericordiae Limited;
- Perform manual handling tasks as required, i.e. turning, lifting, and transferring patients as per Manual Handling Guidelines;
- Attend or assist in meeting patient hygiene, and care needs relevant to the clinical care area; e.g. showering, shaves for males, pre-operative site preparation (surgical clips), meals;
- Assist nursing and allied staff in meeting the physiotherapy/mobility needs of patients;
- Transport patients and patient-related items to the designated location when required;
- Undertake any duties within the scope of expertise at the direction of designated clinical personnel efficiently and under limited supervision.
- Relocate and assemble furniture and equipment when required, e.g. chairs, beds; and
- Contribute to the holistic care of patients by maintaining effective therapeutic communication and relationships with the patient and patient representatives.
- Previous experience working as an Orderly;
- Basic computer skills
- Candidates must be an Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have existing working rights to apply;
- The role requires good organisation and time management skills, as the skills to interact and communicate with clients having procedures at the hospital;
- Candidates must be able to work late shifts
- Certificate II in Health Support Services or the equivalent thereof is highly desirable.
- Experience in manual handling and first aid knowledge is desirable;
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Orderly | Rockhampton - Mater
Description
About the role
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for Orderlies to join their team.
The Orderly is responsible for transporting patients, specimens and equipment throughout the Hospital and assisting patients within the clinical setting to support clinical personnel in providing patient-centred care.
What you'll be doing
About you
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following criteria:
Desirable
This role presents an opportunity to be involved in a quality health service while working as part of a friendly and committed team.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
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It is now a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.