CCLHD - Patient Support Assistant

Employment Type:  Casual
Position Classification: Patient Support Assistant
Remuneration: $30.04 - $30.25 Per Hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ599366
Applications Close: Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews:  Thursday & Friday, 25 & 26 September 2025

At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is clear: Trusted care - better health for everyone.   

Join our team as a Patient Support Assistant and make a real difference every day. You will help keep our hospital safe, clean, and welcoming for patients and staff. In this role, you will support patients with their care, comfort, and dignity, working closely with our friendly team.
 

About the Opportunity

• Deliver a variety of services across clinical and non-clinical areas, keeping our hospital safe, clean, and welcoming for patients and staff.

• Assist clinical staff with a diverse range of tasks relating to patient care, for example, mobilising, bathing, and showering, always ensuring comfort, dignity, and respect.

• Transfer patients to appointments, procedures and provide assistance for patient discharges within the hospital setting, and respond quickly during emergencies and evacuations.

• Mortuary services.

• The use technology to keep administrative tasks running smoothly, supporting the team every step of the way.
  
  For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

   

About You

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and follow directions from supervisors.

• Empathy, compassion, and a patient-centred approach in all interactions.

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks safely, including patient handling and transport.

• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and emergency situations.

• Desired experience in commercial or industrial cleaning and or relevant experience working in a Healthcare setting.
  
  Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
   

 Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling: to help balance your professional and personal life effectively.

• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
  
  Need More Information?
  Donna Mckay
  Phone:   4394 8220
  Email:    Donna.Mckay@health.nsw.gov.au
  
  Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.  

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. 

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.