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Form of work- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Set Work Roster, working night shift- Up to 63 hours a fortnight
About the role
The Ward Support working after hours is accountable to the Director Property and Shared Services Manager for the performance of a range of ancillary and portering duties associated with the 24 hours servicing of the Hospital. They work under general direction, and are able to maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively and demonstrate empathy and courtesy to patients, staff and residents. They are able to contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff of the Kooyong precinct.
This is a fixed roster permanent part time up to 63 hours per fortnight;
Week 1, and Week 3 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening
Week 2 and Week 4 – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Night shift: 22:00 hours to 07:00 hours
Your main duties will include:
- Decontaminate, prepare and maintain patient rooms/bathrooms according to infection control standards
- Assist with patient transfers
- Attend emergency calls as defined int he emergency procedures
- Other duties as directed by person in charge of shift
- Lock up duties and security check in the afternoon and after hours
- Attend to front door bell after hours
- Cleaning/mopping of offices/public area duties as required
What you bring:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to identify concerns when communicating with others.
- Ability to work as an effective member of the team
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work demands.
- Good knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Ward Support in applying these principles.
- Commitment to the delivery of safe, compassionate and patient centred care
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
Enquiries to:
Linda Maas, Director Property and Shared Services - Calvary Kooyong
Ph: 03 9834 9000
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
