Patient Services Assistant

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and District Health Service
• Salary: $ $28.82 per hour + 25% Causal Loading - Casual - WHA2

Are you looking for a flexible, rewarding role where you can make a real difference? We are seeking a dedicated Patient Services Assistant to join our team on a casual basis at Mount Gambier & District Health Service. This role is perfect for individuals with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional service.

About the Role: In this dynamic and essential position, you will be responsible for delivering quality catering and cleaning services to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for our patients. Your key tasks will involve food preparation, delivery to patients, general housekeeping, and maintaining cleanliness across the health service. You may also assist with laundry duties as required.

You will work with a dedicated team to create a positive experience for patients, ensuring they receive timely meals and that all areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness. With your flexibility and willingness to help, you will contribute significantly to the smooth operation of our facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver food to patients, including breakfast trolleys, salads, and sandwiches
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the hospital, including mopping, sweeping, window cleaning, and bed making
• Assist with laundry services, including linen collection and delivery
• Work both independently and collaboratively with team members
• Provide high-quality customer service while maintaining confidentiality and discretion

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• As an employee of Limestone Coast Local Health Network we offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at    

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 889315

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

10 December PM

Attachments

889315 WHA2 Services Assistant - Role

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