Ancillary Assistant

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent position
• Part time and full time appointments available
• Patient Transport Assistant Grade 1-2 (IN18-IN19)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Support Services provides non-clinical support services across Alfred Health, these services include cleaning services, car parking and fleet management, waste management, gardens and grounds, distribution, security and access control, ward support, linen services, ancillary services, food services and hospitality.

The Role

The Ancillary Assistant will operate as part of the Alfred Health non-clinical services team and take direction from the relevant ward staff and non-clinical support services coordinators/supervisors and perform tasks as allocated. The Ancillary Assistant will assist the portering service in providing and maintaining as far as practical a safe, efficient and least disruptive transfer of patients and equipment within the Hospital. This will be performed in a manner that meets or exceeds industry best practice. The Ancillary Assistant will work closely with other Support Services team members to ensure we maintain a committed, safe and socially responsible multi skilled team. 

Qualifications & Experience Required

Essential

• Have a background or experience in waste management
• Have the ability and adaptability to participate in change
• Have completed or be willing to participate in training and education appropriate to improve skills required for the performance of the position.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging and novated leasing are available
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Discounted staff parking (subject to availability)

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Daniel Pham, Ancillary & Ward Support Manager – [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Thursday 5th December 2024.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au