Job Description: About the Opportunity: We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent's kind of person.
Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.
As a Housekeeping Assistant you will be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team that is committed to creating a welcoming, professional and caring environment for the residents of St Vincent's Care, Douglas.
Our commitment is to listen to each resident, understand who each person is a unique individual who we respect and treat with kindness and compassion.
Located by the Ross River in sunny Townsville and close to Townsville Hospital and James Cook University, St Vincent's Care Services Douglas will deliver outstanding levels of wellbeing and comfort for our residents and a positive uplifting work/life balance for our staff For further information on our Douglas facility please visit Aged Care & Nursing Home Townsville | St Vincent's Care Douglas (svcs.org.au) What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.
Things that work for us: Previous experience in a housekeeping services environment Previous laundry work experience in a health care environment desirable Chemical handling experience and knowledge Ability to perform cleaning duties promptly and efficiently, ensuring the laundry process for residents is prompt and in accordance with laundry guidelines including m monitoring linen stock to meet needs Experience in identifying unserviceable or defect cleaning equipment An ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Strong attention to detail and high level of customer service skills Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities National Police Certificate NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.
Things that work for you: More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum Better work-life balance with consistent fortnightly rosters patterns for permanent positions -no rotating rosters!
Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision Join an organisation where staff feedback largely indicates they are treated with respect, are confident in their management's leadership and would stay if offered a similar job elsewhere Become a specialist in aged-care nursing!
Perfect your skills and fast-track your nursing career in one of the fastest growing fields in healthcare Career development, mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincent's network Like-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spirit Rewarding work that focuses on relationships over routines No cost uniforms and training No mandatory COVID vaccinations!
Free annual flu vaccination (recommended).
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?
For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, upholding compassion, justice, integrity and excellence in all we do.
St Vincent's mission is to express the love of God and continue the healing ministry of Jesus through our work.
At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.
Reconciliation Action Plan St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture.
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.
For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment Interested?
Apply online today!
Respectfully, no agencies please.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Contact Details: Mr Ian Hill, ******, 0744086500 Alternate Contact: Closing Date: 4 December 2024 11:59pm 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.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ****** View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct