Cleaner/Porter Assistant – Support Services
Cleaner/Porter Assistant – Support Services
We are seeking reliable applicants for a Cleaner/Porter position primarily in Aged Care.
This position is a casual position.
About Us
East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships. We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:
East Grampians Health Services success is underpinned by the work of our support services based across both Ararat and Willaura campuses. These include kitchen and food services, cleaning, supply, building and environmental maintenance. Additionally, EGHS operates and maintains its own café (Café Pyrenees) available to all staff, patients, visitors and the wider community. Each of these program areas are vital to ensuring the safe, efficient and welcoming environment of EGHS.
What We Offer
- Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
- A variety of employee benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
About The Role
Duties involved for this position include:
- To provide and maintain a high-quality standard of cleanliness within East Grampians Health Service
- Ensure that all patients, clients, visitors and staff are treated with respect, dignity and courtesy in an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination
- Work across the full spectrum of health care services and relate positively to a wide range of people
- Locking down of the Health Service, checking internal and external surrounds of all buildings
- Code Grey team member attending code grey incidents as required
- Basic orderly, porterage and courier functions within a hospital environment
- Maintaining an adequate standard of documentation for task completion
- Participate in portering duties for patients/residents between wards for procedures and medical imaging
- Participate in the cleaning of patient’s rooms and clinical areas
- Undertake all duties as described in the relevant work schedules
- Follow infectious control guidelines
About You
- Strong work ethic
- Team orientated
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexible to job needs
- An exceptional eye for detail
- Be friendly and have a great manner with all customers
- Respect patient privacy and confidentiality
- Reliability and flexibility to work various shifts in a 24 hour, seven day a week roster which includes weekends and nights is a key part of the role
There will be provision for extra shifts to cover Annual Leave / Sick Leave.
Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check).
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information please contact Ann Grierson, Manager Support Services on 03 5352 9394.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business Monday 18th August 2025.