Central Allocations Unit Permanent – Part Time (24 hours per month) – PS21J - PS21 About the role We are seeking applications to fill the 1630 – 2100 afternoon shift with the following roster: Week 2 – Friday, Saturday and Sunday Week 4 – Friday, Saturday and Sunday The Ward Assistant role is highly active and fast paced.
You will have the ability to multitask, manage competing priorities and be self-driven while working mostly unsupervised.
The role requires you to provide non-medical assistance to staff and patients in the Acute sector of Grampians Health Ballarat.
You will be required to fulfil Ward Assistant duties across the entire Acute site.
To maintain your position with the Central Allocations Unit, we require availability of at least 2 days per week.
Casual bank is managed by the Central Allocations Unit which operates 7 days a week.
Casual bank shifts can be offered within short time frames, therefore, to be considered for this role you must be living in the Ballarat region.
You will be required to provide 2 referees, one being current direct manager and the second another manager / supervisor.
Please upload a cover letter, resume and any role specific qualifications to be considered for the position.
Key Responsibilities Maintaining accurate availability in our electronic rostering system and accepting shifts based on availability Cleaning patient areas, bathrooms, equipment and utility rooms in the clinical ward environment Prepare patient beds for admission Attending to general housekeeping duties as required by the clinical ward Transfer medical equipment, patient files and results between departments according to hospital protocol and as directed Transporting specimens to pathology department as directed Maintain stock levels of linen and non-medical supplies Participate in annual performance reviews Commitment to ongoing mandatory education Skills and Experience Demonstrated high level communication to be able to interact with a wide variety of individuals Demonstrated ability to function within a team Demonstrated person-centred care and respectful approach to patients, visitors and staff Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple tasks.
The ability to work with limited supervisio Demonstrates ability to be involved with change management processes and be supportive with the implementation as directed by the manager To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here.
Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact CAU Recruitment Team on 5320 6577 for a confidential discussion.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted.
Applications will close by Friday, 4th April 2025 COB.
About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs.
We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.
Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays Access to Staff Fitness program Staff rewards and recognition programs Ballarat Region Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city.
Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.
Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat Diversity and Inclusion All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.
Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.