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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 22983
Position Title Environmental Services Assistant
Employment Status Casual
Location All Sites, Frankston Hospital
Advertisement text About Peninsula Health
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.

Our hospitals and emergency departments are located at Frankston and Rosebud, and we provide a wide range of community health, dental, rehabilitation, mental health, palliative care ad aged care services from campuses at Frankston, Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

For more information on Peninsula health please feel welcome to visit our website http://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/

Position Summary
An opportunity exists for experienced Environmental Services Assistants to join our Support Services Team on a casual basis. The Environmental Services Assistant contributes to a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.

This is a multi-task role. You need to be EXPERIENCED, flexible, competent, able to work without ongoing direct supervision & physically capable of undertaking these physically demanding responsibilities.

The successful applicant will be well-versed in all aspects of cleaning including floor care, waste removal and soiled linen collection. The ideal candidate will have the ability to take the initiative & respond to changes in cleaning requirements, with ability to prioritise tasks and problem solve

Key Responsibilities
• Provide a safe working environment
• Work in accordance to the Victorian Cleaning Standards
• Perform all duties in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure a high level of customer service is delivered at all times

Essential Criteria
• Understanding of infection control practices applicable to cleaning.
• Previous experience in an Healthcare environment would be advantageous.
• Must be able to take direction.
• Someone who can complete tasks unsupervised or work well within a team.
• Can do attitude and good work ethic
• Team player

How to apply

To apply, please click on the APPLY NOW button to forward you current resume and covering letter for consideration

Other Information

• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.


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Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a proven track record cleaning in a health environment?
Essential: Do you have experience with specialized floor care including floor scrubbing and buffing using the appropriate equipment.
Essential: Are you able to demonstrate your ability to work within a team with the flexibility to work independently and prioritise tasks as required?
Essential: Do you have the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with Infection Control Guidelines and relevant standards?
Essential: Can you demonstrate suitable experience and ability to perform general linen and waste collection duties including operation of motorized tuglets?
Essential: Can you demonstrate your ability to work within a team with the flexibility to work independently and prioritise tasks as required?
Contact Person Alex MacLean
Contact Number 97847372
Alternate Contact Person Shirlene White
Alternate Contact Number 97847744
Closing Date 25/05/2021
Position Description Environmental Services Assistant PD (1).pdf