What you need
The requirements for your training and qualifications will depend on the type of role you are applying for.
Environmental Services Assistant (also referred to as an ESA)
Responsible for maintaining and cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas. This includes but is not limited to environmental cleaning, residential and patient room servicing, bathroom and toilet cleaning, waste removal, linen transportation, internal & external detailed cleaning, project, and unscheduled cleaning.
- Qualification (desirable but not required): Certificate III Cleaning Operations
Patient Services Assistant (also referred to as a PSA)
Ward-based support to Nursing in the delivery of patient care. This role incorporates cleaning, patient meal services, and patient transfer under the direction of clinical teams.
- Qualification (required): Certificate III Health Services Assistant
Food Services Assistant (also referred to as an FSA)
Responsible for assisting in the preparation, regeneration, plating, delivery/collection of patient meals and sanitising items in kitchen areas and equipment.
- Qualification (required): SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety