**Employment Status**
Permanent Full Time
**Program**
Finance
**Location**
University Hospital Geelong
**Hours Per Fortnight**
80
**Position Summary**
- Join the Largest organisation in the Geelong region in a permanent part time or full times role
- Develop your talents and capabilities within our environmental services team
- Work in our newly refurbished expansion to Operating Services where you will be a valued team member
About the facility
A key site associated with University Hospital Geelong, Building B is a newly refurbished expansion to Barwon Health's Operating Services. It comprises of 4 operating theatres, Stage one & two recovery, preadmission and discharge facilities with a focus on Barwon Health's elective surgery restoration plan. Barwon Health's Operating Services includes 3 points of care; Main theatres, Gretta Volum Centre and now Building B. Between the 3 points of care there are 16 theatres and one endoscopy suite, we perform approximately 22,000 procedures per year from specialities such as; Cardiothoracic, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Oral Faciomaxillary, Plastics, Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology, Urology, Vascular and Robotic Surgery.
**About the role**
Do you have extensive Cleaning, Food and Beverage experience and would like to work in our friendly and well-supported team?
As a PS21 you are required to complete 3 Functions of the unqualified Patient Service Assistant role, these functions include;
1. Cleaning & Housekeeping
2. Food & Beverage
3. Transport
As a PS21 (Patient Services Assistant Level 1) you will be required to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; in accordance with Victorian Healthcare Cleaning Standards, and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Including effective and efficient cleaning of the facility; including public, staff, and inpatient, residential and clinical areas; together with the operation of the waste disposal and recycling systems. It is also essential you hold a current Food Handlers Certificate, as you are required to transport and serve Inpatient/ Residential Meals & Beverages.
**About the culture**
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.
**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness facility
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Relocation and sponsorship support options
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
**About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA**
Sitting within one of Victoria's six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria's second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Jillong, Geelong is thought to mean 'land' or 'cliffs'.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
- To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
**Diversity and Inclusion**
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon health immunisation policy
**Selection Criteria**
Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Desirable: Previous experience in healthcare/aged care environment
Desirable: Previous experience in working in Theatres/ sterile areas
Essential: Cleaning experience in a service organisation
Essential: Understanding of Safe Food Handling
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy.