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 Laundry & 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 as 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.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 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 may be a requirement of this role.Things that work for you:Opportunity to join a modern residence redefining the expectations of aged care.Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum.Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision.Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit.Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service.No cost uniforms and training.Free annual flu vaccination.Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.Access to the Fitness Passport (FP).Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family:Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body, and spirit.At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, 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 Reconciliation Action Plan.Interested? Apply online today!Respectfully, no agencies please.Contact Details:Mr Ian Hill, , Closing Date:2 October 2024 11:59pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr
