Hospital Assistant

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- The Hospital Assistant position is responsible for the internal and external cleaning of the facility and for the preparation and delivery of food services in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
- Located at Mercy Care Centre Young
- Casual Vacancies available within the Hotel Services Department
- This positions 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 for the preparation and delivery of food services for patients, clients residents (PCR), staff and other identified; 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
- Provide housekeeping services in line with the Mercy Health Model of Care, ensuring quality resident-focused care utilising a person-centred approach
- Ensure all areas of the facility are thoroughly cleaned and of a high standard at all times
- Work both autonomously and in a team environment
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**ABOUT YOU**:

- Previous experience in housekeeping and /or kitchen operations within Healthcare, Aged Care or similar industries
- Ability to operate in team environment and work autonomously
- Punctuality and reliability, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care
- High standard of cleanliness and attention to detail

**ABOUT US**:

- Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
- Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
- Mercy Health is committed to the safety of all children and vulnerable people across our services. We recognise the importance of listening to the voice of children and vulnerable people and have a zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
- If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

**CONTACT DETAILS**:

- Gavin Scott Marshall

Mr Gavin Scott Marshall

0263828444

Operations Manager / DON Mary-Lou Cusack

0263828444