Environmental Services Assistant - Support Services

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Environmental Services Assistant -  Dandenong Hospital 

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 General Services team as an Environmental Services Assistant, performing cleaning duties on a part time ongoing basis.

You will be rostered to work the following shifts each week subject to the position that is applied for:

Position 1: Overnight Emergency Department  - ESA -75 hrs per fortnight

Week 1 Saturday to Wednesday 2300 - 0700 - 7.5hrs

Week 2 Saturday to Wednesday 2300 - 0700 - 7.5hrs

Week 3 Saturday to Wednesday 2300 - 0700 - 7.5hrs

Week 4 Saturday to Wednesday 2300 - 0700 - 7.5hrs

Position 2: Overnight Emergency Department  - ESA - 30 hrs per fortnight

Week 1 Thursday to Friday 2300 - 0700 - 7.5hrs

Week 2 Thursday to Friday 2300 - 0700 - 7.5hrs

Week 3 Thursday to Friday 2300 - 0700 - 7.5hrs

Week 4 Thursday to Friday 2300 - 0700 - 7.5hrs

Position 3 : Overnight  Operating Theatre ESA - 48 hrs per fortnight

Week 1 Monday to Wednesday 2000 - 0430 - 8hrs 

Week 2 Monday to Wednesday 2000 - 0430 - 8hrs 

Week 3 Monday to Wednesday 2000 - 0430 - 8hrs 

Week 4 Monday to Wednesday 2000 - 0430 - 8hrs 

Position 4: General Cleaning - Outpatients & Public Areas. ESA - 60 hrs per fortnight 

Week 1 Monday to Friday 1430 - 2100 - 6 hrs 

Week 2 Monday to Friday 1430 - 2100 - 6 hrs 

Week 3 Monday to Friday 1430 - 2100 - 6 hrs 

Week 4 Monday to Friday 1430 - 2100 - 6 hrs 

Position 5: Diagostic Imaging & Angio - ESA - 52.5 hrs per fortnight 

Week 1 Wednesday to Friday  0630 - 1430 - 7.5hrs  / Saturday to Sunday 0900 to 1700 - 7.5hrs 

Week 2 Thursday to Friday 0630 to 1430 - 7.50hrs 

Week 3 Wednesday to Friday  0630 - 1430 - 7.5hrs  / Saturday to Sunday 0900 to 1700 - 7.5hrs 

Week 4 Thursday to Friday 0630 to 1430 - 7.50hrs 

Positon 6 : Laundry ESA - 48 hrs per fortnight.

Week 1 Monday to Thursday 1330 -2000 - 6 hrs 

Week 2 Monday to Thursday 1330 -2000 - 6 hrs 

Week 3 Monday to Thursday 1330 -2000 - 6 hrs 

Week 4 Monday to Thursday 1330 -2000 - 6 hrs 

Position 7 : AUU & Laundry ESA - 54 hrs per fortnight 

Week 1 AAU- Thursday to Friday 0700 - 1500 - 7.5hrs / Laundry - Saturday to Sunday 0700 - 1330 - 6hrs

Week 2 AAU- Thursday to Friday 0700 - 1500 - 7.5hrs / Laundry - Saturday to Sunday 0700 - 1330 - 6hrs

Week 3 AAU- Thursday to Friday 0700 - 1500 - 7.5hrs / Laundry - Saturday to Sunday 0700 - 1330 - 6hrs

Week 4 AAU- Thursday to Friday 0700 - 1500 - 7.5hrs / Laundry - Saturday to Sunday 0700 - 1330 - 6hrs

Position 8: AAU ESA - 15 hrs per fortnight

Week 1 Saturday 0700 - 1500 - 7.5hrs 

Week 2 Saturday 0700 - 1500 - 7.5hrs 

Week 3 Saturday 0700 - 1500 - 7.5hrs 

Week 4 Saturday 0700 - 1500 - 7.5hrs 

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Environmental cleaning

• Cleaning of floors surfaces

• Cleaning stairwells, windows, window ledges and other surfaces

• Bathroom and toilet cleaning

• Waste management  

About Us

Support Services is responsible for non-clinical services that includes food services, patient support, porters, cleaning, linen, pest control, central production kitchen, waste management, car parking, hygiene services and some retail services.

About You

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• A high standard of demonstrated experience in customer service and cleaning in a healthcare environment

• Clear understanding of the Victorian Public Hospital Cleaning Standards

• Excellent understanding of infection control procedures

• Effective organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments

• Able to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling

• Ability to understand, follow and implement written instructions and company procedures

• The ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality

• A “Can Do” attitude with the capability to problem solve and troubleshoot

• Basic to intermediate computer/digital skills

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service

• Takes pride in your work with great attention to detail

• Has great time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks

• Is able to work unsupervised but take direction

In Return

• Uniform and Laundry Allowance
• Supportive working environment
• Providing an important service to our patients 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Paul Lambropoulos on 0414 263 059

To view the full position description click 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 4th July 2024