Patient Services Assistants

**Employment Status**

Permanent Part Time

**Program**

People & Culture

**Location**

McKellar Centre

**Hours Per Fortnight**

208

**Position Summary**
- Great opportunity to join Barwon Health and gain secure employment
- Develop your talents and capabilities within our Environmental Services team
- Permanent part time positions available

**About Our Facility**

Barwon Health is the largest health service in regional Victoria and based in Geelong, it is within commuting range from the west side of Melbourne. With approximately 9,000 employees, 30 sites and a broad range of services, Barwon Health plays a key role in the health and wellbeing of our local community and the Barwon South Western region.

The McKellar Centre provides support services to Aged Care, Rehab, Mental health and Children’s rehabilitation, through cleaning ad meal delivery.

**About the Role**

Do you have cleaning and food service experience? Would you like to work in our friendly and well-supported team? As a Patient Services Assistant (PSA) Level 1, you will be required to complete 3 of the 5 PSA functions, and as a Patient Services Assistant (PSA) Level 2, you are required to complete all 5 functions, these functions include;
- Cleaning and Housekeeping
- Food and Beverage
- Ward Support
- Transporting
- Nursing Assistance

These roles are key to ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in accordance with the Victorian Healthcare Cleaning Standards and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. This includes effective and efficient cleaning of the facility, including public, staff, and inpatient, residential and clinical areas, together with the operation of the waste disposal and recycling systems. It is also essential you hold a current Food Handlers Certificate, as you are required to transport and serve Inpatient/ Residential meals and beverages.

**Available shift times are as follows;**
- AM Shift hours are 0700 - 1530
- PM Shift hours are 1130-2000hrs and/or 1600-2000hrs

**About the culture**

Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who takes pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in this specialist area.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness facility
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

**About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA**

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wadawurrung name for the region; Djillong, (Geelong) and means “Tongue of Land”.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
- To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Barwon Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy._**

**Selection Criteria**

Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Essential: Must hold a current Food handlers certificate
Essential: Extensive cleaning experience in a service organisation
Desirable: Previous experience in healthcare/aged care environment
Desirable: Experience within Hospital or hospitality industry

**Contact Person**

Joanne Durdy

**Contact Person Job Title**

Operations Coordinator

**Contact Number**

0419 341 046

**Alternate Contact Perso