Environmental Services Assistant

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Facilities Management, Health and Allied Health

Reference: 57934

**Environmental Services Assistant - Theatre (Dandenong Hospital)**
**Night Duty Shifts**

**Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful**

**Our Journey**:
Support Services is responsible for the provision of non-clinical services that includes food services, patient support, porters, cleaning, linen, pest control, central production kitchen, waste management, car parking, hygiene services and some retail services.

Dandenong Hospital Support Services department is seeking an Environmental Services Assistant for join the permanent night shift theatre cleaning team. You will be an integral part of maintaining strict infection control standards in our Operating Theatre complex and Sterilising Services Unit.

**Shifts**

Environmental Services Assistant - Theatre

Permanent Night Duty

On the 4 week roster - shifts are on week 2 and 4 only

**Week 2**

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 20.00 - 04.30

Week 4

Monday and Tuesday 20.00 - 04.30
- (20 hours per fortnight)_

Please include in your cover letter your availability / preferred shifts for Week 2 and Week 4

**A Day in the Life**:
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Environmental cleaning
- Cleaning eight operating theatres
- Cleaning of floors surfaces
- Cleaning stairwells, windows, window ledges and other surfaces.
- Bathroom and toilet cleaning
- Project and unscheduled cleaning
- Internal and external detailed cleaning
- Waste segregation and removal / transport to man loading dock

**On a Personal Level**:

- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Holds a strong commitment to working effectively as part of a team
- Takes pride in your work with great attention to detail
- Has great time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks

**What you Need**:

- Certificate III Cleaning Services (_Desirable_)
- Able to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
- A high standard of demonstrated experience in customer service
- Ability to work with a cohesive team or individually to complete daily tasks
- Excellent understanding of infection control procedures
- Basic to intermediate computer/digital skills

**In Return**
- A supportive environment
- A great service to the patients in our care

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Paul Lambropoulos on 0414 263 059.

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- Free flu vaccinations
- Private health insurance at discounted rates
- Health imaging services

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 20,000 people who work across 40 locations delivering healthcare services through our five hospitals and our extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.

**How to Apply**

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
- Cover letter - Outlining your availability to work during the week
- Current CV - Outlining current work experience
- Covid19 vaccination certificate - Showing evidence of 3 doses