PSSA Full Time

About the Role

We are looking for passionate and reliable individuals who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a strong patient care focus. 

Performing as a Patient Support Services Assistant (PSSA), you will work closely alongside clinical staff members to provide exceptional service and assistance when performing your duties.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Assisting patients with menus and the ordering of meals
• Delivering main and mid meal offering to patients
• Interacting and communicating with patients, visitors and clinical staff
• Assisting with the movement of patients, at the request of the clinical team
• Working in conjunction with other services and,
• Assisting with monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards, complying with Infection Control requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will hold the following experience and attributes: 

• Certificate III in Health Support Services/ Health Service Assistant (highly regarded but not essential)
• Previous experience working within a hospital or health care environment
• Strong working knowledge of Infection Control principles and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional presentation
• Ability to work proactively and assist others in a team environment
• Able to work autonomously and without supervision to achieve responsibilities
• High attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.