Domestic Services Assistant

VMCH; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

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Job summary

VMCH Mulgrave is seeking a reliable Domestic Services Assistant (DSA) to brighten residents' days with warmth and compassion. You will carry out a range of domestic tasks to maintain hygiene, clean residents' rooms, and keep communal areas tidy and safe.

Shifts are fixed for Week 1 and Week 2 as detailed: Thursday 7am–3:30pm, Sunday 8am–1pm (Week 1); Thursday 7am–3:30pm, Friday 7am–3:30pm, Sunday 8am–1pm (Week 2).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and compassionate communication with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of domestic tasks to maintain hygiene standards.
• Clean residents’ rooms including ensuites, furniture and equipment, as appropriate, and communal and administrative areas.
• Ensure common living areas, hallways and all other areas are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• Ensure safe storage, security and labelling of cleaning materials in line with MSDS.
• Replenish cleaning liquids and materials observing safety procedures.
• Report stock shortages or defects promptly to the Residential Services Manager.
• Availability to work the shifts listed for Week 1 and Week 2.

Job description

• Part-time position at VMCH Mulgrave
• Great culture with a supportive and inclusive environment
• Base rate and excellent Not for Profit salary packaging benefits

About the role

We are looking for reliable, caring and compassionate Domestic Services Assistant (DSA) to bring joy to our resident’s day.

Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, you will:

• Carry out a range of domestic tasks to maintain hygiene standards
• Cleaning residents’ rooms including ensuites, furniture and equipment, as appropriate, and communal and administrative areas
• Ensure common living areas, hallways and all other areas of the facility (including front entrance courtyards, verandas) are maintained in a clean and tidy and safe condition
• Ensure the safe storage, security and labelling of appropriate cleaning materials in line with the MSDS, and in consultation with the Residential Services Manager, while being aware of the environmental requirements of cleaning products and their disposal
• Replenishing cleaning liquids and materials whilst observing safety procedures
• Report stock shortages, breakages, building, equipment or furnishing defects promptly to the Residential Services Manager

Availability to work the below shifts and days is essential for this role

Week 1

Thursday 7am to 3.30pm

Sunday 8am to 1.00pm

Week 2

Thursday 7am to 3.30pm

Friday 7am to 3.30pm

Sunday 8am to 1.00pm

It’s the people at VMCH that bring the positives.

About you

Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, employees and volunteers; patience; common sense and an understanding of client services

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work without supervision
• Well-developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to operate with discretion and to maintain complete confidentiality
• Commitment to work as part of a team
• Experience in an aged care or hospital setting is preferred but not essential

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance
• Discounted private health insurance and school holiday programs
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to consider joining our vibrant community

About us

VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 3,600+ employees and 440 volunteers deliver services to more than 11,000 people. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, we are committed to helping people live their best lives and creating genuine places of belonging for all.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.