Job Description:
* Supporting our aged care residents with cleaning services in their rooms and common living areas
* Permanent part time 15 hours per week based at Berengarra Aged Care, Kew
* Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups in a brand new aged care facility
About the Role
You are a genuine and empathetic person who has a strong focus on providing the high-quality care that the community of residents at Berengarra deserve. You have a passion for positively impacting people's lives, providing assistance and support through an approach that empowers others. We are a dedicated, dynamic and forward-thinking team that comes together for a common goal - the care of our residents.
You will be responsible for the delivery of efficient and customer focused cleaning services across the facility. Your primary cleaning focus will be the residents' rooms and living areas, maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
* Clean within our residential units including the residents' rooms/bathrooms/living/dining and communal areas
* Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and steam cleaning of floors, detail dusting, glass cleaning, and kitchen cleaning, ensuring compliance with Infection Control and Food Safety standards
* Assist in the ongoing tidiness of all public areas and patient rooms, including linen replacement
* Transport and move equipment and stock across the facility as required
* From time to time you will also be required to support the Housekeeper and Food Services teams in the delivery of food services and laundry duties
Classifications for this position will range from IN18 - IN19 ($48,145 - $53,508 per annum pro rata)
Your Contribution
* Previous experience in cleaning (commercial or aged care setting)
* Food Handlers Certificate HLTFSE001 (or willing to complete)
* Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience in a hospital or residential facility is highly desirable
* Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
* A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
* Culture of continuous improvement
About Berengarra
Berengarra, a new multi storey 90 bed state of the art residential aged care facility, comprises 60 mainstream and 30 Aged Persons' Mental Health (APMH) beds designed to deliver contemporary best practice person centred care. Berengarra compliments a suite of existing St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's residential facilities.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
* Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Closing Date:
22 January :59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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