Environmental Services Assistant

Casual positions available
- Immediately access a great range of employee benefits and rewards

**About the Role**

The Environmental Services Assistant is responsible in providing a safe, clean Ward/Unit environment in accordance with Infection Control and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.

Under direction and supervision of Environmental Service Coordinators, you will provide effective support contributing to the operational support of the hospital. You’ll be working within a fast-paced team-focused environment within the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital.

**Joining our team, you will be responsible for**:

- Highest standards of cleanliness to all areas, including wards and operating theatres.
- Ensure all equipment utilised on shifts is cleaned, restocked and stored in the appropriate storage areas
- Working in a friendly and supportive manner at all times
- Adhere to all infection control guidelines and principles.

**About You**
- Prior experience in a cleaning role within a healthcare setting is desirable
- Availability to work morning / afternoon / evening and weekend shifts required
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team structure and independently as required
- Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Proven experience with hazard identification
- Understanding of hygiene principles.
- Flexible to work a rotating roster with a variety of shifts available [Desirable]

**Additionally, you will**:

- Perform all **cleaning** tasks, including decontamination of beds and **cleaning of Wards** and **equipment**[Desirable]
- Perform all is to **transport patient’s** duties between departments/wards and** soiled linen**tasks (Laundry Management), decontaminate all bins, and securely manage the **Clinical Waste** [Desirable]
- Assisting nursing staff with lifting/positioning patients (as required) and bed making.
- Identifies risks and hazards and reports promptly to ensure that safety measures are maintained.
- Perform other adhoc duties as required and requested by management.

**About Us**

Mitcham Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

**What’s in it for you?**
- **Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- **Discounts: Ramsay Rewards** - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- **Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
- **Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **Please note** casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.

**Requirements**:

- _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.

**How To Apply