Patient Services Assistant - Monash Medical Centre

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:      

Join our team as a Patient Services Assistant (PSA) on a part time basis to work on Jessie McPherson Private Hospital wards at Monash Medical Centre based in Clayton.

Being part of the Support Services team and reporting to the General Services Manager, PSAs play a vital role in supporting clinical team in the delivery of patient care. PSAs do a range of tasks including, but not limited to, cleaning, patient transfers, and equipment handling. Working as part of a team and on their own, PSAs are responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and patient support across the hospital.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Daily ward cleaning, discharge room cleans, and unscheduled cleans
• Patient transfers using equipment such as hoists, slides, bed movers and wheelchairs
• Ensuring adherence to infection prevention protocols at all times.
• Bed making and discharge cleans
• Patient discharge assistance
• Mortuary transfers
• Ward equipment, cleaning and transferring
• Supporting clinical staff with patient care tasks as directed
• Physical work including lifting and manual handling

Position 1: JMPH W31S
Days: Thursday & Friday
Hours: 1100 - 1930
Total Hours per Fortnight: 32

Position 2: JMPH Ward 31 South

Days: Tuesday
Hours: 0630 - 1500
Total Hours per Fortnight: 16

Position 3: JMPH Ward 31S
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Sunday (and Wednesday every 2nd week)
Hours: 1100 - 1930
Total Hours per Fortnight: 56

About You:

To ensure your success in this role, you will bring experience in patient services within a hospital, aged care or commercial cleaning setting with strong demonstrated knowledge of infection control and hygiene practices. You will have a passion for patient care and approach patients with respect and empathy. You are a reliable and punctual team member with great verbal and written communication skills; as well as intermediate computer skills and experience transferring patients using a Gzunda bed mover. Whether you work independently or as part of a team; you always follow manual handling, safety protocols, and procedural instructions.

You will also hold the following certificates:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Required)
• Food Handlers Certificate – Level 1 (Required)

In Return:

As a PSA, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. PSAs benefit from job stability within Victoria’s largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across support services. As a Monash Health employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Novated leasing for vehicle options
• Full-time employees accrue 5 week’s annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Uniform and laundry allowance

About Us:

The Support Services team is a collaborative and dedicated group that plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Our culture is built on respect, compassion, and excellence, and we are committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

About Monash Medical Centre:

Monash Medical Centre in Clayton is a major teaching and research hospital offering comprehensive specialist services, including surgery, medicine, mental health, and palliative care. An expansion is underway to construct a seven-storey tower that will increase surgical capacity, enhance maternity services, and support the growing healthcare needs of Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

Meet Jeanette McCaughan, Team Leader of Support Services at Monash Health, and learn about the vital role of our General and Environmental Services teams.  

We’re proud of how our Support Services teams contribute to a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and staff. 

Watch now to discover the rewarding opportunities in our General and Environmental Services team. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Alan on 0438 512 516.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 15 September 2025