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A Hospital Orderly assists with patient care and general tasks in a healthcare environment. You might help patients with showering or dressing or move them to other areas of the hospital when required. Hospital Orderlies also move equipment or items between departments. You might also perform manual tasks such as lifting or moving patients.
Hospital Orderlies should have excellent people skills and be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions closely. It’s important that you can work to correct procedures and prioritise your daily tasks.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Hospital Orderly.
Possible job outcomes:
Get a support role in the health sector with the nationally recognised HLT23221 Certificate II in Health Support Services. This hands-on qualification can help you get a job in client support, health administration, or food services. The course begins with an introduction to the health and community services workplace including infection controls, communication skills, and safety protocols. You’ll then gain on-the-job work skills according to your specialisation (food, admin, patient care). Enquire now for entry requirements, specialisation units (and their availability), and enrolment opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Hospital Orderly generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this job role has increased in recent years. There are currently 12,400 people working as a Hospital Orderly in Australia compared to 11,200 five years ago. Hospital Orderlies may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in working as a Hospital Orderly, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Health Support Services. This course covers topics including communication protocols, infection control procedures, transporting patients and recognising healthy body systems.
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Here are some potential career pathways within healthcare support services. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Healthcare Support Services
Health Care Worker
$960 weekly pay
Hospital Attendant
Hospital Orderly
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
Patient Services Assistant
Ward Assistant
Breastfeeding Counsellor
$1,750 weekly pay
Community Educator
Health Educator
$1,250 weekly pay
Health Promotion Officer
$1,730 weekly pay
Medical Administrator
$1,150 weekly pay
Public Health Researcher
$1,442 weekly pay
Sterilisation Technician
$1,050 weekly pay
Public Health Officer
$2,500 weekly pay
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