Wardsperson

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
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About the role
As a Wards person, you will assist in maintaining a safe, efficient environment by supporting patient hygiene, transporting patients to wards, theatres, and imaging, and facilitating the movement of equipment and supplies across departments.
You will play a key role in patient care, responding to incidents and emergencies promptly, and implementing proactive wards person practices. All required training and education will be provided to ensure your success in this vital role. This position is a Monday to Friday morning and evening position with expected on call for Saturday mornings as a shared arrangement with colleagues.
**Your main duties will include**:
Transport patients safely via bed or wheelchair across the facility.
Work within a health facility in collaboration with Nursing Management and patients.
Provide support to clinical teams in response to emergency care and high risk priorities
About you
Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of customer service culture in health care
Demonstrated ability to work independently, with effective time management and prioritisation skills.
Good knowledge of Infection Control and, Work Health and Safety standards and procedures, with a particular focus on clinical manual handling
Ability to work effectively as a team member, supporting other and taking directions from team leaders, supervisors and other staff as required.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate respectfully to line management, colleagues, patients and visitors.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, which includes pushing patient occupied beds, lifting patients using relevant equipment and mobilising wheeled equipment.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
**Your benefits**:
Not for Profit salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
**Application Close Date**: 6th January 2025