Why join us? We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life.
As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.
When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, uniform and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.
The Role - Maintenance Officer - Kildare Maroubra 60 hours per fortnight - 7 days in the facility and 1 day in Independent Living.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Officer / Handy Man for our facility and independent living units at Maroubra.
The successful candidate will ensure that all tasks are undertaken to support service delivery outcomes including the maintenance of the property and land-based assets, plant, and equipment.
You will be responsible for providing basic general maintenance repairs (electrical & plumbing, carpentry and building).You will also be providing gardening maintenance tasks (sweeping, hosing, keeping the outside of buildings clean and tidy, mowing lawns, hedging and general garden maintenance).You will communicate effectively with residents, staff, and families, being empathetic and understanding of the needs of aged residents.Minimum Requirements: Trade qualification (desirable).Current clean driver's license.Previous experience in either building, fitter and turner, welder or plumber (desirable).Experience as a Maintenance Person or Handy Man / Woman in Aged Care or similar industry (desirable).Excellent written and verbal communication with interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of people.Ability to work under minimum supervision and within a wider team of stakeholders.Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly in a residential care setting.Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and/or families.What's in it for you? You will be joining a highly functional & experienced team.Competitive salary package.NFP salary sacrificing benefits + meal & entertainment allowance up to $15,900.Annual leave loading.Discounted private health insurance.Access to our Employees Assistance Program.An extra day's annual leave paid at Christmas.Flexible start times.Maxxia Salary Packaging and Rewards, including discounts at major retailers, cinemas and restaurants.Heart HQ our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform that is packed with exclusive benefits and features designed to help you Celebrate, Connect and Succeed.#J-18808-Ljbffr