Pssa - Tech Suites

**About the Role**:
As a Patient Support Services Assistant (PSSA) in the Operating Theatres, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our clinical areas. While certain tasks, such as setting up theatres according to the theatre list, are scheduled, much of your shift will require flexibility and initiative. You will work under the direction of clinical staff to complete essential tasks within the operating theatre environment.

**We currently have multiple part time opportunities; you must be available to work one of the following rosters: 0700 - 1500 OR 1100 - 1900**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Organise and set up equipment for operating theatres as per daily requirements
- Assist in patient transportation, as directed by the clinical team
- Collaborate with other hospital services, including linen handling and ordering, to ensure seamless operations
- Maintain high standards of professional conduct and interpersonal communication
- Assist with monitoring and upholding cleaning and hygiene standards within the clinical areas

**About you**:
We seek dependable individuals who display outstanding communication skills, a proactive work ethic, and a friendly, professional demeanor. You must be able to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities while supporting the team as needed.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Certificate III in Health Service Assistant / Health Service Support Services (Desirable)
- Previous experience in a hospital environment, preferably in operating theatres
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety principles
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask
- A proactive attitude, willing to contribute to a team environment
- Professional presentation at all times

**About us**:
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Our Facilities & Asset Services business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia's critical social and economic infrastructure. Operating across the health, education, government, future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

Downer acts as the facility manager at The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). The RAH is the largest, busiest and most technologically advanced hospital in Australia with 800 single in-patient rooms, including 100 same-day beds and 80,000 same-day and overnight patient admissions per year.

**Why work for us?**

Working for the Downer Group, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

- Opportunities for training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
- Highly competitive employee exclusive discounts and benefits scheme.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

If you're looking for a role that combines flexibility, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to the healthcare team, we encourage you to apply