Delivering Quality Healthcare in Rural Communities
Our mission is to provide sustainable healthcare that meets the evolving needs of our community and workforce. We strive to enhance services and careers, ensuring quality healthcare for rural and regional communities.
The Ward Assistant role is a dynamic position requiring strong multitasking skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and self-driven initiative while working with minimal supervision in the Acute sector.
Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate availability in electronic rostering systems, cleaning patient areas, preparing patient beds for admission, and participating in annual performance reviews.
* Maintaining accurate availability in electronic rostering systems
* Cleaning patient areas, bathrooms, equipment, and utility rooms in the clinical ward environment
* Preparing patient beds for admission
* Attending to general housekeeping duties as required by the clinical ward
* Transferring medical equipment, patient files, and results between departments according to hospital protocol and as directed
* Transporting specimens to the pathology department as directed
* Maintaining stock levels of linen and non-medical supplies
* Participating in annual performance reviews
* Commitment to ongoing mandatory education
As a Ward Assistant, you will have the opportunity to develop your communication skills, work effectively within a team, and apply a person-centred care approach to patients, visitors, and staff.