Job Description:Leading not for profit private hospitalExcellent employee benefitsPermanent, part time position - Tues & FriSt Vincent''s Private Melbourne is a facility of St Vincent''s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates acrossfour sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.We have exciting opportunities available for enthusiastic Patient Services Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team at our Fitzroy campus. This is a permanent, part time position for Tuesday''s & Friday''s between 7am - 5pm.The Patient Services Assistant is responsible for the safe transport of patients, beds and equipment, for keeping the patient, public and staff areas clean and tidy and ensuring basic equipment and stock are available at all times.Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to);Provide assistance with the transport and safe transfer of patients between departments, within the operating suite and to/from other local hospitals in beds or wheelchairsEnsure areas are kept clean including floors, walls, shelving and other areas as directed this includes tearoom areasCourier equipment between units, departments and hospitals if requiredHandling soiled linen, general or biomedical waste using correct PPECleaning patient related areasThe successful candidate will have;Certificate III in Health Services AssistanceAn awareness of patient confidentiality and application of relevant privacy legislationPrevious training in Manual Handling and/or safe lifting techniquesHighly developed verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to patients and staffAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamAbility to meet deadlines and work under pressureGood negotiation and conflict management skillsIf you are flexible, enthusiastic and can demonstrate excellent communication skills then this position is for youAPPLY NOWIf this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now Your application must include:Cover LetterResumeWe are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.St Vincent''s Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit or get in contact at REQUIREMENTS:Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact William Mallare- Cardiovascular Manageron Closing Date:16 January :59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit or get in contact at View Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of Conduct
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Patient Services Assistant