CCLHD - Patient Support Assistant

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Patient Support Assistant (CC)
Remuneration: $31.25 - $31.46 per hour
Hours Per Week: Various
Location: Across CCLHD
Requisition ID: REQ645967
Applications Close: Sunday, 12th April 2026 at 11:59pm

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for dedicated Patient Support Assistants to be an essential part of our team. 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

The Patient Support Assistant works within a multi-disciplinary team environment and is predominately focused on providing and maintaining a cleaning environment through the provision of a diverse range of services for clinical and non-clinical areas.

This position plays a key role in supporting the patient journey by assisting with the patient care. In this role you will:

• Provide a broad range of services across both clinical and non-clinical areas, helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Support clinical teams with a variety of patient care tasks, including assisting with mobility, bathing, and personal hygiene, while always upholding patient comfort, dignity, and respect.
• Safely transport patients to appointments and procedures, assist with discharges, and respond promptly and effectively during emergencies and evacuations.
• Undertake duties related to mortuary services with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Use technology effectively to manage administrative tasks and support the smooth day-to-day operations of the team.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description. 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• 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 working in a healthcare or aged care 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

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• 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?
James Sheather
Phone: 02 4394 8304
Email: james.sheather@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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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-Dean 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. 

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 week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.