Hospital Assistant (Gde 2) - Casual - Fairfield Hospital
Employment Type: Casual, up to 38 hrs per week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $28.07 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ530294
Application Close Date: 10/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 13/11/2024 – 20/11/2024
Contact Details: Glenda Jimenez – (02) 9616-8117 | Glenda.Jimenez@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while working flexible hours? Fairfield Hospital is seeking dedicated Hospital Assistants for casual on-call positions. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting the cleanliness of our hospital facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
You will be an essential part of the team, working alongside healthcare professionals to deliver a high standard of care and service.
Successful candidates will have a strong attention to detail, a commitment to health and safety protocols, and the ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing demands.
If you are proactive, reliable, and passionate about contributing to patient wellbeing, we encourage you to apply and join the Fairfield Hospital team.
What You'll be Doing
To maintain a clean hazard free environment for patients , staff , volunteers and visitors ; providing the highest possible standard in line with NSW Health Environmental Cleaning Policy.
Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written (tested at interview)
- Ability to work a 7 day roster, including weekends and public holidays with the flexibility to work morning, afternoon and night shifts as required according to patient flow needs.
- Ability to navigate with a computer to undertake online training modules/update rosters through HealthRoster and view/update the HRIS Human Resouces Information System by way of Stafflink
- Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Prevention principles and WHS legislation
- Demonstrated Experience in cleaning within a healthcare, commercial or industrial setting
- Ability to work effectively independently or in a group environment
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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