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Location:Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350Job Category: Ward Assistant / Residential Services AssistantEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimeStandard Weekly Hours: 24Requisition ID: 3051Permanent Part Time | Up To 5 Days Per FortnightPS21 | $28.85 per hourAbout the RoleJoin the vibrant Medical Day Unit and Transit Lounge team at Grampians Health Ballarat as a Ward Assistant. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role, perfect for someone who enjoys being active, contributing to patient care, and supporting the nursing team with essential non-clinical tasks. Flexibility and a strong customer service focus are key.Assist with safe patient transfers between departments and vehiclesMaintain stock levels of linen and non-medical suppliesSupport infection control through cleaning of patient rooms and bathroomsTransport medical equipment, documentation, and specimens across departmentsUphold high standards of patient support and communicationKey ResponsibilitiesTransfer patients safely across departments and discharge pointsClean patient areas, bathrooms, and general ward environmentsMaintain supplies and manage linen distributionAssist with internal deliveries of equipment and documentationCollaborate with the nursing team for smooth ward operationsSupport team in responding to dynamic clinical needsManual handling requirementsSkills & ExperienceHigh level of interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to patient support and safetyWilling to work flexibly across shifts and respond to unit needsStrong awareness of infection control and hygiene practicesInterested?contact Fiona Reeves, Nurse Unit Manager, on for a confidential discussion.If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please sign in through the ''Employee Login'' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.We are actively reviewing applications as they are submitted. Applications will close once the position is filled.Further InformationAll appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.