At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a clean, safe environment for patients and assist with personal care.
- Company: Join the Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital team making a difference in healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, salary packaging, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a focus on work-life balance and community support.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative hospital redevelopment and impact patient care directly.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant certifications and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 62800 - 75900 $ per year.
Provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
As the Health and Security Assistant working in Cancer Care and Mental Health, your primary responsibility will be undertaking cleaning duties including cleaning of rooms, equipment and utensils, reporting any damage, and emptying and replacing soiled linen to ensure the patient and hospital environment remains clean, safe and attractive. You will also provide patient-focused care, such as assisting with patient personal hygiene, mobility, pre-operative shaves and report any observations or concerns about the patient. In this role, you will also undertake security duties, as directed, including both preventative and responsive security actions aimed at ensuring a secure and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.
About us: Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital is the main referral hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical, mental health and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on ventilated, high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre. The hospital is currently undergoing a significant redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region.
Benefits of working with ISLHD:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence or willing to obtain prior to appointment
- Current First Aid Certificate
- A Fitness Assessment (completed prior to being offered position)
Equal Opportunity Statement: ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Community Recognition: ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
Health and Security Assistant in Nowra employer: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Join the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) as a Power BI Analyst/Developer and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing community health through innovative data insights. With competitive salaries, generous benefits like allocated days off, salary packaging, and opportunities for professional growth, ISLHD fosters a collaborative work culture that values creativity and inclusivity. Located in a stunning region with beautiful beaches and a strong sense of community, this role offers a fulfilling career path while contributing to healthier futures for all.
Contact Details:
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Recruitment Team
