Gso/porter

**Mt Wilga Private Hospital**

**General Services Officer (Porter)**

**_ Multiple casual positions_**

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Mt Wilga Private Hospital is a 119 bed specialist rehabilitation facility, with a busy day therapy unit, and outpatients department situated in Hornsby, a peaceful area of Sydney’s Upper North Shore. Part of the Ramsay Health Care Group, Mt Wilga boasts an excellent clinical reputation as a leader in private rehabilitation, with large treatment areas, two hydrotherapy pools, and fully equipped gymnasiums. Mt Wilga offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients presenting with a wide variety of conditions including orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, back and pain management, cardiac, amputee, reconditioning, and lymphoedema.

Exciting opportunities exists for enthusiastic people who possess strong communication skills and experience in patient transfers. If you are interested in joining a committed and highly respected team, we would love to hear from you.

**Duties**
- Provide transportation for inpatients via wheelchairs to and from therapy.
- Follow a set schedule of transporting patients and work as a part of the portering and therapy teams.
- Effectively provide assistance and support to the Portering Team Leader and the Inpatient Therapy Manager in the effective delivery of portering services within the Hospital.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:
**Essential**
- Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage a schedule of patient transfers.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High standard of customer service and a team approach.
- Understanding of quality improvement principles.
- Flexible and positive approach to work.

**Desirables**
- Knowledge of patient handling principles and techniques.

**How to Apply**

**Requirements**:
Everyone who joins Ramsay:

- Must be **vaccinated against Covid-19** a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases