Service Assistant

Eligibility

Open to Everyone

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to join a team that prides itself on having a patient-centred care approach to services. The successful candidate will be supported by a strong facility and regional management team.

The Services Assistant is responsible for providing a timely, efficient, and effective service, including catering and cleaning of the health unit. Duties may include the preparation, service, and delivery of food to clients, as well as general housekeeping.

The Services Assistant may also be required to undertake laundry duties.

If you would like to be part of our leading team and have a passion for healthcare within your community, this could be the role for you.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Cross-departmental experience (Kitchen, Cleaning) working in a health environment
• Previous food handling experience (food handling certificates a bonus)
• Demonstrate a high level of empathy and compassion, including a person-centred approach
• Ability to work as part of a team, be reliable, and hardworking
• Availability to work rotating roster (including weekends)

If you want to join our inspiring team, we can offer you:

• An opportunity to contribute to the care and quality of life for our patients
• A great team environment
• Flexibility in working hours promoting work/life balance
• Modern facility with onsite parking

What will we offer you?

At BHFLHN, you'll work in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery, wildlife, and nature. We see your work here as more than just a job but an opportunity to start or consolidate your career. We offer access to the following benefits:

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the inquiries person for further information
• Salary package with benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills, and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year. Click here for more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and the LGBTQI+ community.

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Checks

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening, and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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For more information about the role, please refer to the role description below. Job ref: 902888