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Environmental Services Assistant - REQ632555

JuniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 5 months agoVerified 13 hours ago
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About the job

The Environmental Services Assistant job is all about providing essential support to the nursing team and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. This position plays a crucial role in minimizing healthcare-associated infections and enhancing the overall patient experience. Teamwork and a commitment to health and safety are at the heart of how this team operates.

You'll be responsible for

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Supporting nursing team

Providing support to the nursing team in non-clinical care of the patient regarding patient lifting and transportation.
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Cleaning and waste duties

Undertaking cleaning and waste duties as assigned to ensure a high level of cleanliness is maintained.
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Assisting with specimen collection

Supporting emergency response teams and assisting with the collection and delivery of specimens and equipment.

Key criteria

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English literacy skills

Demonstrated competency in reading and writing English for safe duty performance.

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Physical capability

Ability to frequently push or pull mobile waste bins and patient beds.

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Workplace health and safety knowledge

Understanding of health and safety issues, including infection control.

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5 criteria for this job
English literacy skills
Demonstrated competency in reading and writing English for safe duty performance.

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Physical capability
Ability to frequently push or pull mobile waste bins and patient beds.

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Workplace health and safety knowledge
Understanding of health and safety issues, including infection control.

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Flexible availability
Willingness to work on a variable 24/7 roster as needed.

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Cleaning and maintenance experience
Experience in cleaning and maintaining high hygiene standards.

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