Patient Transport & Day Stay Porter

Day Stay Porter

Make a difference behind the scenes in patient care

Join our Day Stay Unit team and play a vital role in ensuring patients experience safe, smooth, and supportive care throughout their journey. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where your contribution directly supports clinical teams and enhances patient w

About the Role

As a Day Stay Porter, you will be at the heart of patient flow—supporting safe transport, preparing environments, and assisting with essential logistics across the unit. Your work ensures patients move comfortably through their care journey while enabling clinical staff to focus on delivering high-quality treatment.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

Patient Transport & Support

• Safely transport patients throughout the hospital
• Assist with mobility in line with manual handling guidelines
• Provide meals post-procedure in line with dietary needs
• Offer compassionate, respectful support to patients and families

Equipment & Supplies

• Move equipment, supplies, and consumables as required
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of wheelchairs, trolleys, and equipment
• Assist with setting up patient care areas

Environmental Support

• Keep patient areas clean, tidy, and well-stocked
• Support linen management and waste disposal (including clinical waste)

Teamwork & Communication

• Work closely with nursing, medical, and support teams
• Deliver items, messages, and equipment promptly
• Escalate safety concerns or equipment issues as needed

Safety & Compliance

• Follow infection control, manual handling, and safety protocols
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities
• Uphold patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times

✅ About You

Essential:

• Ability to safely perform manual handling and patient transport tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, organised, and able to work both independently and in a team
• Commitment to patient-centred care

Desirable:

• Experience in a healthcare or patient transport setting
• Understanding of infection control practices
• Familiarity with clinical environments and patient flow 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Play a meaningful role in patient care every day
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environment
• Opportunities to build experience within the health sector

If you’re practical, compassionate, and thrive in a team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and be part of a team that keeps patient care moving.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yarrawonga Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, abilities, backgrounds, identities and experiences — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to contribute.

If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, this is your moment.

📞 Want to Know More?

For a confidential chat about the role, contact:

Lisa Turner

Nurse Unit Manager - Operating Theatre

✉️ Lisa.Turner@yh.org.au

✅ How to Apply

Submit your application via:

🌐 www.yh.org.au/Careers/Positions-Vacant

Include:

• A brief cover letter
• Your CV
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria

🗓️ Applications close: 28th April 2026

* Interviews may be conducted prior to closing date

** Successful applicant may be appointed prior to closing date