Support Services Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for an energetic Support Services Assistant to join our housekeeping team, focused on maintaining high cleaning standards

This is a permanent role offered at 0.75FTE (30 hours per week) to be worked on a rotating roster Tuesday to Saturday.

Specific duties include:

• Ensure cleaning and hygiene standards in your designated area remains consistent with hospital standards
• Assist with the collection, transfer and disposal of hospital waste following best practice standards
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies
• Ensure patients receive fresh linen, as required
• Assist with the safe transport of patients, as required

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a similar role would be preferred but is not essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with a professional and positive attitude
• Enthusiasm and a proactive, flexible attitude

To be eligible for employment at Mercy Hospital Dunedin, applicants will be required to provide vaccination history.

Why Mercy Hospital?

Joining Mercy means more than just having a job but being part of a team that works together towards a shared purpose. As we are a charitable, not-for-profit Hospital, we value those who are not only skilled in what they do but are committed and passionate about making a difference to our patients and community.

As a Mercy employee, you will have access to the following benefits (not exhaustive list):

• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff meals, gym membership and health insurance
• Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members

Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click on the apply button below. Please note, vacancy close dates may be subject to change and applications will be reviewed as submitted