Patient Services Assistant

• Ensure all ward and patient care areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic state
• Ensure cleaning activities are undertaken in accordance with hospital standards, infection control guidelines and Western Health policy and procedure
• Ensure adequate linen supply is available and all soiled linen / bed curtains are removed to collection area
• Collect and segregate where required all types of waste
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies and procedures related to environmental services
• Maintain support service areas
• Ensure adequate supplies of toilet/cleaning requisites are available

• Available to work all shifts which include morning, afternoon, night and weekends as requested
• Experience working in a busy hospital environment
• Highly motivated and dedicated to providing a high standard of cleaning
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Courteous, honest and professional manner
• High level of physical fitness
• Patient Services orientated
• High standards and excellent attention to detail in all aspects of cleaning
• Ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner and prioritise workload
• Adopt a customer service approach in dealing with staff, patients and visitors
• Able to read and write English
• Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively with people
• Strong personal work ethic, initiative and service orientation

Experience working in a busy hospital environment

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
• Health and wellbeing programs including flexible work arrangements
• Scholarships and grants to support continuous learning
• Access to Western Health Learning Academy
• Professional growth programs including postgraduate studies and clinical education
• Mentorship and career support