Patient Services Assistant

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

**Job Category**:

- Environmental Services -Patient Services Assistant Level 2

**Req Id -** 5257
- Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development
- Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Multiple permanent part-time and full-time opportunities available

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

**About the role**
- The patient Services Assistant (PSA) is responsible for ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout all areas of the ward/ department, especially in patient areas. The PSA is an integral member of the hospital team, assisting and supporting the nursing and clinical staff, completing the five functions being Cleaning & Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Transport & Couriering, Ward Support and Patient Support.

**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

**About Geelong** - Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.**
- We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- LGBTIQA+ community members
- People of all gender identities
- People with disability
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
- This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination._

**Contact person: Andrew Hamilton**

**Position Description**
- Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply._