Join our Environmental Services team and make a difference to patients and staff at Logan Hospital.

Join our Talent Pool for opportunities to support patient care and hospital operations as a General Services Assistant at Logan Hospital.

Job details

Your new role

As a General Services Assistant within Environmental Services at Logan Hospital, you will play an important role in supporting patients, visitors and clinical staff while helping maintain a safe, clean and supportive hospital environment.

• Perform cleaning duties in accordance with infection management guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Assist with the safe movement and transportation of patients and support nursing staff with basic patient care activities as required.
• Collect, transport and store waste and linen safely, ensuring correct handling and segregation practices.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, visitors and staff while maintaining confidentiality and contributing to a positive patient experience.

About you

We are looking for motivated and reliable people who are committed to providing high-quality support services and contributing to a safe and caring healthcare environment.

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, cleaning techniques and infection management practices within a hospital environment.
• Ability to assist health professionals with basic patient care tasks, including moving and escorting patients and supporting safe positioning.
• Ability to safely handle, collect, transport and store waste and linen, including appropriate waste segregation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to treat patients, visitors and colleagues with care, respect and confidentiality.

The Process

This Expression of Interest will help us identify potentially suitable applicants for future casual and temporary employment opportunities. If deemed suitable, your details will remain in the Talent Pool for 12 months and you may be contacted should a suitable opportunity become available. Additional selection processes, including interviews, reference checks and pre-employment checks, may be required to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position.

Please note:

• Opportunities may be offered based on the suitability pool and available vacancies.
• The Talent Pool will generally operate for 12 months.
• Placement in the Talent Pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
• Submitting an Expression of Interest does not automatically consider you for other advertised Metro South Health vacancies. To be considered for a specific vacancy, you must submit an application through the Smart Jobs website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.

Check out our quick tips and application essentials!

What we can offer you

• A family-friendly work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and build a long-term career within Metro South Health.
• A supportive environment with strong teaching, research and professional development opportunities.
• Queensland Health benefits including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging, professional development opportunities, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About us

Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of Queensland's fastest growing areas, providing a wide range of medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric services. As a teaching hospital, Logan provides extensive support and training opportunities and works in partnership with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities and TAFE Queensland. Our services continue to grow as we expand our facilities to meet the needs of our community.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values shape our culture and guide how we work together to provide safe, kinder and more inclusive care. We recognise that diversity is one of our greatest strengths and encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientations and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MSTP694356 Role Description (PDF)
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF)
  
  Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF)