Neerim Health (NH) is a regional provider of health services located in the Shire of Baw Baw, located approximately 100km east of Melbourne.  The NH has 20 Aged Care and 8 Hospital beds and provides a broad range of services including acute medical and surgical, aged care and community services. The primary catchment area is the Shire of Baw Baw, although patients also present from other Local Government Areas in Gippsland and outer Melbourne.

The position covers workers who undertake a range of routine internal and external cleaning and kitchen tasks throughout the facility.

The Environmental Services Assistant will report to the Business Improvement Manager.

The ESA will be required to liaise with:

Internally:          Residents, Nursing Staff, Personal Care Workers and Lifestyle Assistants.

• Salary and conditions are in accordance with your individual employment agreement and the NH
• Remuneration Packaging is available in accordance with current legislation.
• NH operates under an Equal Opportunity Policy and Occupational Health & Safety Policy in accordance with current
• Effective risk / quality management is a core competency expected of everybody involved at NH
• Advise NH of any pre- existing condition, which could be aggravated by the type of employment they are applying Failure to do so seriously jeopardises any entitlement the employee might have for a work-related aggravation of that non-disclosed pre-existing condition.
• Under the relevant State and Commonwealth legislation all applicants are required to undergo a National Police Check and a Statutory Declaration is required for any staff working in aged care

The position covers workers who undertake a range of routine internal and external cleaning and kitchen tasks throughout the facility.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and
• Comply with relevant legislative Acts
• Completion of applicable annual mandatory training requirements
• Maintain strict confidentiality with reference to all matters pertaining to patients/residents within the Health Service and externally.
• The employee is required to adhere to NH Code of Conduct.
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, workplace health and safety and ethical behaviour.
• Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Effectively engage with people and communities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• To participate in an annual performance appraisal every twelve (12) months.
• Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control requirements including Pandemic Planning and management.

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand work procedures and safety instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to follow detailed work procedures and to prioritise tasks in line with the demands of the service.
• Good understanding of the responsibilities of cleaning and meal preparation, particularly within a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practice.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Familiarity with material safety data sheets

 Personal Attributes:

• High standard of personal presentation.
• Commitment to providing a customer focused service.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Capacity and willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to corporate vision, mission, values and agreed critical strategies.

Physical Abilities:

• Stamina to stand and walk on hard floors for long periods.
• Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals.
• Physical ability to use a range of food service and cleaning equipment, push trolleys, lift and carry objects such as meal trays and filled dishwasher baskets.

The following will be highly regarded:

• Previous cleaning/kitchen experience
• Experience with Residential Aged Care/Hospital setting
• A Food Handling Certificate (Health and Community)

• Salary and conditions are in accordance with your individual employment agreement and the NH
• Remuneration Packaging is available in accordance with current legislation.
• NH operates under an Equal Opportunity Policy and Occupational Health & Safety Policy in accordance with current
• Effective risk / quality management is a core competency expected of everybody involved at NH
• Advise NH of any pre- existing condition, which could be aggravated by the type of employment they are applying Failure to do so seriously jeopardises any entitlement the employee might have for a work-related aggravation of that non-disclosed pre-existing condition.
• Under the relevant State and Commonwealth legislation all applicants are required to undergo a National Police Check and a Statutory Declaration is required for any staff working in aged

NH Environmental Services Assistant Position Description