Aged Care Housekeeper | Casual, Food Prep & Laundry

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee counselling

Healthy work/life balance

Fitness Passport access

Salary packaging available

Staff discounts via Foundation

Professional development opportunities

Culture of continuous improvement

Job summary

Berengarra Aged Care at Kew, part of St Vincent's Health Australia, is seeking casual care and support staff to work across the Aged Care and Mental Health Unit. You will assist with food preparation, cleaning and laundry, contribute to a resident-centered care approach and support daily living activities in a busy hospital-style setting.

Qualifications include Food Handling Certificate, experience in cleaning and food and beverage handling, teamwork, strong communication, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Food Handling Certificate (essential).
• Experience in cleaning, and food and beverage handling/preparation (preferably in an aged care setting).
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Highly developed communication skills.
• Previous experience in a hospital and/or residential facility would be highly desirable.
• Current NDIS Check, or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services for aged care residents, working in a team to deliver best practice care.
• Assist with food preparation, cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Assist in preparing short order meals and coordinate daily menu/beverage choices.
• Wash residents’ meal plates and keep kitchen, pantry and equipment clean.
• Assist cleaning and laundry teams across resident rooms, living/dining areas and staff areas.
• Comply with Infection Control procedures.

Skills

Food handling

Cleaning experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

NDIS check

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Berengarra Aged Care at Kew, part of St Vincent's Health Australia, is seeking casual care and support staff to work across the Aged Care and Mental Health Unit. You will assist with food preparation, cleaning and laundry, contribute to a resident-centered care approach and support daily living activities in a busy hospital-style setting.

Qualifications include Food Handling Certificate, experience in cleaning and food and beverage handling, teamwork, strong communication, and a willingness to