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In March 2023 Deakin Private Hospital opened as iMH's first private mental health hospital. An Aurora Healthcare and Medibank partnership. Deakin Private Hospital is a 52-bed hospital, with group therapy rooms and doctors consulting suites for the treatment of young adults and adults. It is Canberra’s first private mental health facility featuring a dedicated unit for young adults aged 16 and over, and a fully integrated inpatient, day patient and outpatient mental health hospital that serves the region. iMH hospitals will be providing an innovative model of patient care which will allow private patients to receive the right care in the right location at the right time. Services include overnight admissions, a day only hospital, group therapy programs and a hospital in the home service model. Visiting Psychiatrists credentialed at hospital will be supported by a Care Coordinator to support clinical care and continuity across the service streams.
The position
Casual Position
Deakin Private are seeking highly motivated and experienced Housekeeping/cleaning staff to join our team.
Essential criteria:
- Flexibility to work afternoon, evening and weekend shifts (rotating roster)
- Previous experience in environmental services, hospital cleaning or housekeeping desirable.
- Comply with the Infection Control Standards, as set in the IMH Infection Control Policy Practice and Guidelines Manual.
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service, maintain patient privacy and confidentiality, and uphold professional presentation standard of IMH Employees at all times.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven effective time management skills and the ability to handle a busy workload.
- Customer focused attitude.
- Comply with the requirements of the IMH WHS Safety Management System, in which to enhance patients, staff and visitors comfort and safety.
Key responsibilities:
- Performance of high and periodic cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning lists.
- Terminal cleaning of patient rooms upon discharge.
- Cleaning of sinks, hand basins, toilets, floors patient rooms, internal windows in allocated area.
- Working knowledge of Infection Control issues.
- Complies with Work Health and Safety requirements.
- Ensures cost effective utilization of hospital resources.
Pre-Employment Screening
- A current police check (dated within the last three months)
- Working with vulnerable people’s check
- It is mandatory for all iMH employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza.
- You will also be required to provide evidence for vaccinations including Hep B, Dtpa, MMR & varicella.
To apply, please submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and Curriculum Vitae (CV).
