1. Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
2. Permanent part time position – 64 hours per fortnight
3. Be recognised, Be challenged, Be your best. Be the heart of Barwon Health.
Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.
About the role
We are looking for a qualified Patient Service Assistant to join the team on HW7. As a ward based Patient Services Assistant, you will be required to be multi-skilled in that you perform a number of different tasks associated with the general servicing of the ward. You will be responsible for the roles of food delivery, transport and providing a clean and safe ward environment. You will also be required to assist the nursing staff with hygiene and patient transfers. You will have direct contact with patients in the ward areas where you will be required to communicate effectively with patients, families and other staff members.
About the culture
You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
4. Flexible working arrangements
5. Professional development
6. Access to employee wellness program
7. Salary packaging
8. Social club
9. Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
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 Djillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.
10. Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
11. High standard of schooling options throughout the area
12. A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
13. Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our page on the Barwon Health website.
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.
At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards :
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.