Porter /Cleaner

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Porter /Cleaner Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Hospital Assist Gde 2 Remuneration: 47315.53 - 47315.53 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ53674 A hospital porter/cleaner is a professional who ensures that the hospital is kept clean to provide a safe clean environment to our patients, families, visitor and other staff. This position is critical to the control and prevents healthcare associated infections from spreading and providing a cleaning service to sustain a safe and clean environment. Ability to work a 7 day roster, including weekends and public holidays with the flexibility to work morning, afternoon and night shifts as required according to patient flow needs Hospital Porters/Cleaner carry out non clinical duties such as moving and transporting patients, restocking supplies and providing clean safe environment for the treatment of patients. You will work in an environment where we tailor education and support based on your expertise and educational requirements. You will have an extensive orientation program. You will have access to personalised development and career opportunities. The Sydney Children’s Hospital is Australia's largest paediatric health service network and a world-class research institution. Be part of a caring team that aims to provide the best care and service to children in NSW while supporting staff to develop within healthy, rewarding workplaces. REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated previous cleaning and portering experience in a similar setting or health care facility Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of work health and safety responsibilities Ability to navigate with a computer to undertake online training modules, view rosters online, view/update personal details and order uniforms Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to work well with Supervisors, other staff, visitors and patients. Ability to work on a 24/7 roster with shifts including early morning, afternoon and night shifts Ability to work within a team environment and independently Demonstrated ability to work in a manner which preserves patient confidentiality and dignity Displays a willingness & flexible approach to work requirements and change in work practices What you'll be doing The position will provide support to the nursing team in non-clinical care of the patient regarding patient lifting and transportation. Team member will be on emergency response teams, collection and delivery of specimens, equipment, consumables, restocking of supplies and consumables. Cleaning duties as assigned, may including general cleaning, terminal cleaning of internal areas and external areas. Cleaning according to daily, weekly and periodic schedules. Displays competency in the reading and writing of English to enable required duties to be performed safely and to acceptable levels Demonstrated previous cleaning and portering experience in a health care facility Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of workplace health and safety issues Ability to work on a variable roster 24/7 if required. Ability to work within a team environment with little or no supervision Demonstrated ability to work in a manner which preserves patient confidentiality and dignity Displays a willingness & flexible approach to work requirements and change in work practices Previous experience in a similar position in a health care facility SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the Application Guide for vaccination requirements. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that accesses the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants may like to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission and Young People Website https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/ Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Ziada Camdzic on [email protected] Applications Close: 29/07/2018