Patient Support Assistant

An exciting opportunity to work in the best place!

Do you live south of the river and want to work closer to home?

Are you reliable, hands-on and eager to learn? Do you enjoy being part of a team where everyone contributes to providing an exceptional experience for patients?

Waikiki Private Hospital is looking for Patient Support Assistants (PSAs) to join our Support Services team, with a particular need for team members who can provide regular weekend availability.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining patient support, housekeeping and catering assistant duties. You will be fully trained in Waikiki Private Hospital's processes and supported to become competent across the different areas of the role.

About the Role

As a Patient Support Assistant, no two shifts are necessarily the same.

Our PSAs work across Support Services and play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment, while also supporting the delivery of food and beverage services to our patients.

Depending on operational requirements, your shift may include both housekeeping and catering responsibilities, so flexibility and a willingness to learn all aspects of the role are essential.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, ward areas and hospital facilities

• Completing discharge cleans and preparing rooms for incoming patients

• Changing linen and making beds

• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention, hygiene and environmental cleaning

• Managing rubbish, recycling and soiled linen appropriately

• Assisting with food and beverage services

• Preparing and assisting with patient meal services

• Distributing meals, beverages and snacks in accordance with dietary instructions

• Assisting with food reheating and kitchen duties when required

• Cleaning and maintaining ward pantry and food service areas

• Replenishing supplies and supporting general ward operations

• Completing required cleaning schedules and documentation

• Working collaboratively with nursing, catering and other hospital teams

Availability – Please Read Before Applying

Our Support Services operate across seven days per week, and we are specifically recruiting candidates who can provide reliable weekend coverage.

Shifts are rostered between 7:00am and 7:30pm, and applicants must:

• Be available for both early and late shifts

• Be available to work at least two weekends per month (this does not mean you will be rostered for two weekends per month - but weekend work will be required)

• Have flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends according to operational requirements

• Be willing to assist with additional shifts and leave coverage where available

Please consider these availability requirements carefully before applying.

What We're Looking For

Experience is valuable, but equally important to us is finding people who are reliable, adaptable and genuinely willing to learn.

You will be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in cleaning, housekeeping, hospitality, catering, aged care, healthcare or a similar service environment

• Are willing to be fully trained across both housekeeping and catering functions

• Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation

• Are comfortable working in a busy healthcare environment

• Can follow processes, food safety requirements and infection control procedures

• Are organised and able to prioritise your workload

• Can work independently while also contributing positively to a team

• Communicate respectfully and professionally

• Have a strong work ethic and understand the importance of reliability in a hospital environment

• Are eager to learn and receptive to training and feedback

Previous experience within a hospital or healthcare environment is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

Essential Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to:

• Hold Australian working rights

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a current National Police Clearance

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check

• Complete required hospital training and competency assessments

• Meet applicable infection prevention, workplace health and safety and food safety requirements

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Work close to home in Perth's southern suburbs

• Free onsite parking

• Comprehensive training across Waikiki Private Hospital processes

• Develop skills across both healthcare housekeeping and catering

• Join a supportive, multidisciplinary hospital team

• Opportunities to develop and grow within a progressive organisation

• Be part of a hospital that genuinely values the contribution of its Support Services team

Most importantly, you'll be joining a team where the work you do every day directly contributes to creating a safe, comfortable and positive experience for our patients.

If you're dependable, flexible, eager to learn and looking for an opportunity to become a valued member of our Support Services team, we'd love to hear from you.

About Waikiki Private Hospital

Waikiki Private Hospital is an independent private hospital that has provided healthcare services to our local community for more than 25 years.

Located in Perth's southern suburbs, our 45-bed facility provides acute healthcare services across a range of specialties.

Our values — Courageous, Empowered, Committed, Intentional and Thoughtful — guide the way we care for our patients and the way we work with one another.

If this sounds like you

We can't wait to hear from you.

Applications close 14 September 2026 and must be submitted via SEEK.

Please note: Waikiki Private Hospital reserves the right to progress recruitment and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing this opportunity.