Rockhampton

Hospital Attendant

A Hospital Attendant performs a range of general duties in a hospital environment. You might help with patient care by moving patients to other sections of the hospital or lifting patients from beds if required. You might also move equipment to different areas of a hospital or deliver items to areas of the hospital where they are needed.

Hospital Attendants should have excellent people skills and be able to communicate well with patients. You should be able to follow instructions and work to correct procedures at all times. Hospital Attendants must be able to work as part of a larger team and be able to prioritise tasks.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a hospital attendant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Online
4 - 12 months
$2,496 - $6,501
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT23221

Certificate II in Health Support Services

Blended, Distance, Online, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $4,530
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT33215

Certificate III in Health Support Services

Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Hospital Attendant
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)

Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $10,210
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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