Make a positive difference in lives of our residents. Challenging, rewarding and fulfilling opportunitySupport our services in the work they do in the communityKitchenhand/Cleaner Churches of Christ, Palms Aged Care Service Casual opportunities available Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations.
Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.
Located in Ingham a sugar and service centre town, close to the mouth of the Herbert River and a 100km from nearby Townsville. The town is home to the TYTO Wetland and Information Centre a bird lover's paradise with more than 230 different species. Ingham also has Australia's highest permanent single drop waterfall forming part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage area. The town is very community-focused, offering friendly hospitality and set amongst some of the most beautiful locations in the country.
Imagine working for us Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choice and opportunities to grow your career.
We also offer:
Opportunities for career development and progression;Highly supportive team environment.Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;Discounts through our large network of retail partners;About the role The Environmental Service Worker is responsible for kitchen, dining room, laundry and cleaning duties within a Residential Aged Care facility. We are looking for committed flexible individuals to join our every growing team.
In this varied role you will:
Assist in the preparation of meals; maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment;
Assist with the serving of meals, including setting up and cleaning the dining room, trolleys and trays;
Be responsible for laundry duties including sorting, washing, drying, folding and distribution of linen and resident clothing; maintain the cleanliness of the laundry and equipment;
Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the facility's residential areas.About you To be successful in this role your skills and experience will ideally include:
Certificate II in Cleaning Operations and/or Certificate II in Kitchen Operations or similar;
Previous relevant work experience, preferably within a multi-disciplinary team environment;
Experience working in the aged care industry;
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Outlook and Internet Explorer;
A current National Police Certificate – or the ability to acquire;
A current Influenza Vaccination – or the ability to acquire;
A COVID-19 Vaccination - or the ability to acquire – in accordance with government direction and/or Churches of Christ Policy.To apply To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, please contact Fiona Gilberto on 07 4795 5146
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
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