We are seeking motivated and reliable Environmental Services Assistants to join our team at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital. These casual positions offer the opportunity to work in a supportive, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. Our environmental services assistant’s play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and patient care.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe and hygienic ward and unit environment in line with Infection Control and Workplace Health and Safety regulations. Under the guidance of the Environmental Services Coordinators, you will provide essential operational support across the hospital.
Joining our team, you will be responsible for:
- Highest standards of cleanliness to all areas, including wards and operating theatres.
- Ensure all equipment utilised on shifts is cleaned, restocked and stored in the appropriate storage areas
- Working in a friendly and supportive manner at all times
- Adhere to all infection control guidelines and principles.
About You
- Prior experience in a cleaning role within a healthcare setting is desirable
- Availability to work morning / afternoon / evening and weekend shifts required
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team structure and independently as required
- Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Proven experience with hazard identification
- Understanding of hygiene principles.
- Flexible to work a rotating roster with a variety of shifts available [Desirable]
Additionally, you will:
- Perform all cleaning tasks, including decontamination of beds and cleaning of Wards and equipment [Desirable].
- Perform laundry tasks, decontaminate all bins, and securely manage the Clinical Waste [Desirable].
- Identifies risks and hazards and reports promptly to ensure that safety measures are maintained.
- Perform other adhoc duties as required and requested by management.
About Us
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
What’s in it for you?
- Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
- Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
How To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Jennifer Leiper via, LeiperJ@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com