Hospital Assistant

**Employment Type**: Permanent Fulltime (80hrs Per Fortnight)

**Location**:Mercy Care Centre Young
**Application**: Please upload Resume and Cover Letter

**Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.**
**Where there’s care, there’s You.**

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

**At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.**
**To do that, we need you.**
**Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.**

**About the opportunity**

The Hospital Assistant position is responsible for the internal and external cleaning of the facility in accordance with prescribed guidelines.- Permanent Full time Position within the Hotel Services Department- This position may entail shift work, weekend work and public holidays- The Hospital Assistant in accordance with Department of Health and Mercy Health Service standards and requirements is responsible to ensure the facility is cleaned and maintained in accordance with prescribed routines and in line with infection control guidelines; linen distribution and collection within the facility; and waste collection.

**What you’ll bring**
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

**About you**- Experience in general domestic and food service duties including working with relevant chemicals and equipment- Current Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence- Sound Manual Handling Practices.- You will be flexible and reliable, be adept at utilising computers, exhibit strong communication skills and be a positive enthusiastic team member.

**Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?**

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety procedures
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position (eg: handle trolleys, floor scrubber)
- Flexibility with rosters/shifts in a seven day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays