Patient Services Assistant

Job summary

The role involves delivering meals to ward locations, performing bed making, and executing general cleaning duties. It is a key operational position within the Support Services team at Sandringham Hospital.

Job details

Alfred Health Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. Permanent position Part time (30 hours per fortnight) Patient Services Assistant Level 2 (PS25) Located at Sandringham Hospital Great staff benefits! The Department Support Services provides the core Support Services of Non-ward Cleaning, Gardens and Grounds, Distribution, Security, Ward Support, Food Services, and Car Parking. The position of Patient Services Assistant is a key operational role within the Support Services team. The Role We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic people to join our Patient Services Ward Support team. We are recruiting for a part-time PSA across the wards. In this role you will be responsible for delivery of meals to ward locations, bed making and general cleaning duties. You will have a background of experience in Food Services within Health and Aged Care Facilities or equivalent. You will have experience working in a hospital environment and excellent communication skills. A high level of flexibility and motivation to achieve set standards, contribute to Occupational Health and Safety and understand and practice infection control principles is required. Skills And Experience Required Ability to effectively prioritise tasks Be reliable and trustworthy Ability to respond promptly and courteously to internal and external customers Effective written and verbal communication Ability to multitask and work in different areas with the Health Services Staff Benefits Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships) Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV. For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Jason Boustead, Manager General Services - j.boustead@alfred.org.au Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday, 23 September 2026. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

What you’ll do

The role involves delivering meals to ward locations, performing bed making, and executing general cleaning duties. It is a key operational position within the Support Services team at Sandringham Hospital.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in food services within health or aged care facilities and a background working in a hospital environment. Strong communication skills, reliability, and knowledge of infection control principles are required.

Benefits

• Salary packaging • Novated leasing • Onsite car & bike parking • Fitness Passport membership • Onsite fitness facilities • Childcare services

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meal delivery
• Bed making
• General cleaning
• Food services
• Communication skills
• Task prioritization
• Infection control
• Occupational health and safety
• Multitasking
• Customer service

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative