Health and Security Assistant - St George MHS

About the role

The Health and Security Assistant (HASA) is a permanent full-time position at St George Mental Health Service, part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD).

Responsibilities

• Immediate response to critical incidents
• Escorting patients to other departments/appointments
• Assisting with the cleanliness of the unit
• Aid in the daily unit activity program
• Ensure daily environmental searches of the unit are conducted
• Test and record duress alarms on a routine basis
• Responsible for checking and maintaining unit equipment and ensuring it is in good working order
• May work in any of the Mental Health Inpatient Units as needed

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and ability to work in an acute mental health setting
• Commitment to interacting with patients and facilitating unit activities
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties and tasks with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective teamwork
• Good written/verbal skills and strong computer and keyboard skills
• Current 1A Security license
• Experience in security and/or health industry, and knowledge of duress alarm systems
• Sound knowledge of WH&S issues and strict confidentiality

Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must address the following criteria in their application:

• Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and ability to work in an acute mental health setting
• Commitment to interacting with patients and facilitating unit activities
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties and tasks with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective teamwork
• Good written/verbal skills and strong computer and keyboard skills
• Current 1A Security license
• Experience in security and/or health industry, and knowledge of duress alarm systems
• Sound knowledge of WH&S issues and strict confidentiality

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Understanding of mental health issues
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Written/verbal communication
• Computer and keyboard skills
• Security license
• Experience in security and/or health industry
• Knowledge of duress alarm systems
• WH&S knowledge

Benefits

• Salary packaging options that reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted private health insurance

Pay

$68,858.49 per annum, plus superannuation

Schedule

10-hour shifts covering mornings, midday, and afternoons, with weekends and public holidays included, and attractive penalty rates.