At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients and staff by ensuring cleanliness and assisting with meal services.
- Company: Join the Grenfell Multi Purpose Service team in a welcoming rural community.
- Benefits: Earn $31.43 per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Comprehensive training and support provided to help you succeed.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good physical fitness and a reliable work ethic are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31.43 - 31.43 $ per hour.
An opportunity is available for a motivated and reliable Hospital Assistant to join the Patient Support Services team at Grenfell Multi Purpose Service. This part-time role is an important part of the hospital environment, supporting both patients and clinical staff by ensuring high standards of cleanliness, food service and general support across the facility.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate good physical fitness and the capability to safely perform all duties throughout the duration of each shift. Shifts are on a rotating roster, times include 6:00am to 2:30pm, 10:00am to 6:30pm or 11:00am to 6:30pm.
Grenfell’s Patient Support Services team consists of approximately twenty staff who work across cleaning, catering and laundry services to support the day-to-day operations of the facility. As part of this team, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for patients, residents and visitors.
Cleaning duties include the thorough cleaning of patient rooms, ward areas and public amenities to maintain infection control standards. The role also involves assisting with laundry tasks such as loading and unloading commercial washing machines, laundering mops and cloths and completing a range of other tasks in accordance with the relevant award requirements.
When rostered to catering duties, you will assist with the preparation of meals including salads and sandwiches, portioning and serving meals and desserts, and delivering meal trays to patients and residents. The role also involves collecting meal trays, delivering morning and afternoon teas, collecting menus and assisting with general kitchen cleaning and other related duties.
Working closely with both the Patient Support Services team and nursing staff, the successful applicant will help ensure the best possible experience and outcomes for patients and residents within the service.
Comprehensive support will be provided as you learn the role through a buddy system, allowing you to work alongside experienced team members while gaining confidence in your duties. Ongoing guidance and support from the wider team will ensure you feel welcomed and well supported as part of the Grenfell Multi Purpose Service community.
Located in the Central West of New South Wales, Grenfell is a welcoming rural town known for its strong community spirit and relaxed country lifestyle, making it a rewarding place to live and work.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
In accordance with the requirements of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Regulation 2013, any person engaged in NDIS related work is required to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) clearance as part of their employment with Western NSW Local Health District if successful for this role.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
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