Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital
We are seeking casual Environmental Services Assistants to work night duty 9pm - 5am.
You will perform housekeeping duties within the unit, or the wider hospital as required and ensure that the environment and surfaces are free of microbes and not a source of infection to patients and caregivers.
The Position
* Assists with safe and tidy storage of supplies within the unit.
* Performs housekeeping duties throughout the unit in accordance with Statement of Duties and Cleaning Standards Victorian Health Facilities.
* Ensure that the patient room is presented as per hospital standards.
* Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.
* Communicate effectively with all caregivers, customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.
* Participate in the documentation of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for activities that could pose an OHS risk.
* Working in a supportive team environment you will have basic knowledge of chemical usage and effective communication skills.
You will have an understanding of occupational safety and health practices, infection control and housekeeping protocols, whilst maintaining a high level of cleaning skills and knowledge of usage of cleaning equipment.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our mission and values.
We can offer you
* Salary: $33.40 to $34.77 per hour (includes casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
* Casual position
* As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
* A welcoming & supportive culture
* Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
For enquiries contact Cheryl Green, on
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.