Join Our Team at Penola War Memorial Hospital – Casual Services Assistant

Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, welcoming team in a rural community? Penola War Memorial Hospital is seeking a Services Assistant to join our team on a casual basis. If you are someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality service, enjoys a variety of tasks, and works well in a team environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Services Assistant, you will play an essential role in the daily operations of the hospital by providing catering and cleaning services. Your duties will include:

• Catering: Preparing, serving, and delivering meals to patients, including the preparation of vegetables, meat, salads, sandwiches, and breakfast trolleys.
• Housekeeping: Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the hospital, including mopping, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning windows, toilets, and bed making.
• Laundry Duties: Collecting and delivering linen to the appropriate areas.
• General Cleaning: Ensuring hygiene standards are met through cleaning, sanitising, and waste disposal, in compliance with infection control and food safety regulations.

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be a vital part of the hospital's daily operations. You will contribute to creating a clean, welcoming environment for patients and staff alike.

What We’re Looking For:

• Team Player: Proven ability to work effectively within a team.
• Flexibility: Ability to work across various tasks and adapt to changing shifts and rosters.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with staff, patients, and visitors from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliability: Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Customer Service: A commitment to delivering excellent service and maintaining positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Experience: While prior experience in housekeeping, catering, or laundry is preferred, it is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals eager to learn on the job.
• Knowledge: A basic understanding of food safety, infection control, and workplace health and safety practices will be highly regarded.
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

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