Environmental Services Assistant/Orderly

We are seeking Environmental Services Assistants / Orderly to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in line with infection control guidelines in all areas throughout the hospital and to transport patients between departments and whilst delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. This opportunity will have you being a part of a brilliant environmental services team and the emergency department team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness 
• Ensuring all equipment utilised on shifts is cleaned, restocked and stored in the appropriate storage areas
• Upholding infection control standards by adhering to standard protocols and any additional precautions
• Disposing of soiled general and clinical waste
• Ensure safe and efficient transfer of patients around the hospital
• Working in a friendly and supportive manner at all times
• Maintaining communication networks with nursing staff and other stakeholders ensuring quality clinical outcomes are achieved

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, you will perform duties with the support and guidance of the Emergency Department NUM, other Department Managers, Team and Shift Leaders to ensure a high level of quality patient care is delivered in line with the care values and strategic direction of the Hospital and Ramsay Health Care.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will be punctual, reliable and with a commitment to genuine, friendly customer service.

• Previous experience in a hospital environment is highly regarded but not essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
• Compliance Workplace, Health and Safety and Infection Control
• Have experience in cleaning services
• Have experience or willing to learn how to safely transport patients
• Be a team player and love to work within a large team
• Demonstrate attention to detail and take pride in your work
• Self-motivation and proficiency in working effectively while adhering to instructions and infection prevention and control
• Availability to work across a 7-day rotating roster is essential including mornings, afternoons and nights

What’s in it for You: 

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including: 

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy 

• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more 

• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts 

• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7 

• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services. 

Why Join Ramsay: 

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are: 

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff 

• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally 

• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.