About the role

In this role, you'll play a crucial part in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff at the Womans & Children's Hospital. You’ll be responsible for a range of cleaning and patient services while ensuring high standards of confidentiality, empathy, and courtesy. If you're committed to providing exceptional service in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.

Key responsibilities.

Perform a variety of cleaning tasks including floor care, high dusting, spot cleaning of walls, doors, internal glass, bathrooms, toilets, fixtures, and vents. Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and toilet requisites are available. Follow Infection Control policies and procedures diligently. Respond promptly to service requests using hand-held devices. Pick up and return equipment, blood, and pharmacy products as directed. Manage patient transfers Deliver patient meals and manage linen and other supplies.

About you

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or Health Support Services (preferred but not essential). Previous experience in a Patient Support Assistant (PSA) role or similar (preferred). Experience in a healthcare environment (desirable). Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and procedures. Understanding of workplace health and safety practices. Knowledge of infection control principles and procedures. Competency in reading and writing English. Strong customer service and safety focus.

Why work for us?

Working for the Downer Group, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.  You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

Opportunities for training and development to support your career.  Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.  Highly competitive employee exclusive discounts and benefits scheme. An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and Working with Children certificate.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.