Environmental Services Assistant

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital we provide a range of private medical and surgical services ensuring specialist medical care for patients of all ages. Additionally we deliver outpatient physiotherapy dietetics and diabetes management services and offer rehabilitation programs in a fully equipped gym with large hydrotherapy pool.

We are seeking Casual Environmental Services Assistants (ESA) to join our this role you will participate as a member within the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of cleaning services which contributes to the delivery of excellent customer service to caregivers clients patients and visitors to SJGHC Hospital/Services.

Shifts are rostered from 8:00am to 2:30pm across weekdays and weekends.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received with opportunities available over the next six months as positions become vacant.

The Position

• Ensure high standard of cleaning linen and waste handling are met and consistently maintained in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and cleaning schedules.

• Maintain clean and safe common areas patient wards/units designated clinical and tenancy spaces and internal offices of the Hospital.

• Ensure the safe and appropriate use of cleaning tools and equipment and report any faults/defects to the Supervisor/Manager.

• Ensure appropriate signage is used to maintain a safe work environment.

• Use chemical products safely and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and manufacturer instructions and guidelines.

You will possess a sound knowledge of basic cleanliness and hygiene standards together with a strong understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement to support safe effective and high-quality service delivery.

To succeed in this role you will have knowledge of safe manual handling techniques and the flexibility to perform duties across all areas of the Hospital relevant to the position. Previous experience in a healthcare environment and a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will be highly regarded.

Above all patient care will be at the core of everything you do with a commitment to supporting and upholding our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary $35.45 to $36.58 per hour (casual loading included) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual positions available

• As a casual employee you cansalary packagea percentage of your earnings each pay period which can be applied to a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options.

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For enquiries contact Carol Meggs Environmental Services Manager (03)

At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.