About the Role

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital is seeking a casual wardsperson with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient care to join our Medical/Surgical Ward.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide exceptional customer/patient service by safely transporting/lifting patients, communicating with clarity and empathy, collecting and delivering specimens, equipment and consumables between departments/wards, and by restocking supplies and consumables.
- Assist nursing staff with basic patient care under direction and supervision.
- Support patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including:
- Personal hygiene and grooming.
- Showering and bathing assistance.
- Toileting and continence care.
- Dressing and undressing.
- Assisted feeding where appropriate.

- Assist patients with mobilising, walking, transferring, and repositioning in bed.
- Provide support with lifting and manual handling using appropriate equipment and secure work practices.
- Observe and report changes in patient condition, mobility, or wellbeing to nursing staff.
- Prioritise patient safety by ensuring patient transportation equipment (including wheelchairs, portable oxygen and suction) is safe and in good working order,



and by being an active member of the emergency response team.
- Act as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team by promoting a professional and positive team culture and by liaising with the emergency response team, nursing team and other staff to create an experience that makes a difference.
- Demonstrate professional practice by working according to Healthscope’s policies and processes, code of conduct and by participating in yearly performance appraisals and mandatory education. Maintain skills and standards of customer service and ensure patient confidentiality and privacy are maintained at all times.
- Supports Healthscope’s safety and quality improvement and achievement of accreditation by actively participating in team meetings and quality activities. Ensure compliance with and participation in the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards.

Qualifications

- Commitment to Quality Patient Care.
- Working with Children check (if relevant).
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards.
- Sound problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Works well independently and within a team.
- Basic computer skills.

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📌 Orderly (City of Sydney)
🏢 Healthscope
📍 City of Sydney