At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in patient areas while supporting nursing staff.
- Company: Join Barwon Health, the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering excellent job satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while growing your skills in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance and a Food Handlers Certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time
Job Category: Environmental Services - Patient Services Assistant Level 2
Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long‑term development. Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria. Multiple permanent part‑time and full‑time opportunities available.
About the role:
The Patient Services Assistant (PSA) is responsible for ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout all areas of the ward/department, especially in patient areas. The PSA is an integral member of the hospital team, assisting and supporting the nursing and clinical staff, completing the five functions being Cleaning & Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Transport & Couriering, Ward Support and Patient Support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain high standards of environmental cleaning and housekeeping across wards, patient areas, and general hospital spaces, ensuring infection control and hygiene requirements are met.
- Support patient care by assisting with patient mobility, lifting, positioning, and transport within the hospital.
- Provide ward support services including restocking supplies, managing linen and waste, checking equipment (e.g. oxygen cylinders), and maintaining ward readiness.
- Assist with food and beverage services including meal delivery, food order checks, and replenishing pantry and refrigerator supplies.
- Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and clinical items safely between wards and departments.
- Contribute to a safe and collaborative environment by participating in emergency responses, following safety and information management policies, and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
What we’re looking for:
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
- Food Handlers Certificate.
- Service orientated with attention to method and application to detail.
- Neat personal presentation, hygiene and the ability to read and write English.
- Physical ability to lift, push and move heavy items and walk long distances as part of daily duties.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010. Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Additional information:
- All appointments are subject to: Satisfactory Police Record Check, Immunisation Status Clearance, Working with Children Check (if applicable).
- Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
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