Patient Services Assistant

Patient Services Assistant

Support Services

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Patient Services Assistant - Support Services

• Ongoing
• Part Time Permanent
• 24 hours per fortnight

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute subacute residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races cultures age gender ethnicity physical ability sexual orientation religious belief work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride passion and belonging that transcends any role.

About the Role

Patient Service Assistant position is required to maintain the Health Service environment and equipment in a clean and hygienic state transport patients through the Ward area prepare beds clean patient rooms and restock stores.

As a member of the Support Services Team the appointee will contribute to the overall performance of the team consistent with Kyabram District Health Service Purpose and Values.

Patient Service Assistant performs no nursing duties.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

Ability to work in a team environment with a focus on customer service.

Sound understanding of the English language.

Physical ability to undertake manual handling duties.

Ability to follow routine daily work schedules with limited supervision and working knowledge of OH&S responsibilities.

Demonstrated experience working in a similar cleaning role.

Desirable:

Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices including manual handling principles and infection control.

Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning and infection control standards applicable to a Health Service environment

Certificate III in Health Services Assistant or/equivalent an advantage

Current Driver Licence

Mandatory Employment Requirement:

Satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement and as required thereafter

Healthcare to whom the mandatory vaccination (influenza vaccination) directions apply will be required to be vaccinated annually

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate family friendly employer whereevery employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate Start option
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Tayla Quick onor contact her via email at

Kyabram District Health Service operates on the land of traditional owners The Yorta Yorta people. We acknowledge their history and Elders past present and emerging.

Vaccination against Influenza is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.