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Our Support Services team provides a range of essential non-clinical services that help our hospitals run. We provide food services, central production kitchen, patient support, porters, cleaning, linen, pest control, waste management, car parking, hygiene services and some retail services. We are looking for an Environmental Services Assistant to join the team at the Kingston Centre on an ongoing part-time basis.
Environmental Services Assistant – Kingston Centre
Monday to Friday 5.30pm to 11.00pm
(50 hours per week)
A Day in the Life
The Environmental Services Assistant position will be required to work in the Kingston Hospital precinct with the ideal candidate having a strong focus on customer service. The main responsibility and accountability is cleaning task outcomes and some patient transport services, working within the established procedures in non-clinical areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Environmental cleaning
- Bathroom and toilet cleaning
- Patient Transport
- Patient bus driving
- Cleaning in specialised areas
- Glass cleaning
- Cleaning equipment operation
- Waste removal and linen transport
- Internal and external detailed cleaning
- Project and unscheduled ad-hoc cleaning
About You:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Holds a strong commitment to working effectively as part of a team
- Takes pride in your work with great attention to detail
- Able to work unsupervised but take direction
- A strong commitment to working effectively as part of a team
What you need:
- Certificate III in Cleaning Operations (Desirable)
- Previous experience cleaning in a healthcare environment (Desirable)
- An understanding of infection control cleaning processes within a healthcare environment
- A high standard of demonstrated experience in customer service and cleaning in a healthcare environment
- Able to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
- A “Can Do” attitude with the capability to problem solve and troubleshoot
- Basic to intermediate computer/digital skills
In Return:
- We will provide you with a supportive working environment
- You will provide an important service to the patients in our care
Monash Health is a great place to work
In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- Free vaccinations
- Private health insurance at discounted rates
- Health imaging services
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five iCare values:
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
Your application is to include:
- Cover letter – Advising position number (if applicable) the days of the week and shifts you are available to work
- Current CV – Outlining current work experience
- Covid19 vaccination certificate – Showing evidence of 3 doses
- Working with Children Card (If applicable)
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.
Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
