General Services Officer- Aldinga Beach Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opal Healthcare Academy mentoring

Scholarship opportunities up to $15,00

Supportive team environment

Flexible roster options

Make a difference in residents' lives

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is hiring a General Services Officer to support meal service, cleaning, laundry and resident care in a warm, residential aged care setting on a permanent part-time basis. The role involves helping with meals, maintaining spaces and supporting the team while building strong relationships with residents and families.

You will work across catering, cleaning and laundry duties, with required pre-employment checks and training.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, respectful manner.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willing to work across catering, cleaning and laundry duties as required.
• Pre-employment checks and mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, plating and service.
• Maintain cleanliness in resident rooms and common areas.
• Support laundry services including collection, washing and distribution.
• Follow food safety and safety procedures.
• Build respectful relationships with residents, families and staff.
• Report maintenance or wellbeing concerns to team members.
• Contribute to a warm, person-centred aged care environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Willingness to perform catering/clean/

Job description

\"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do.\"
That's why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values ofCompassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence reflect thatCAREis at the heart of everything we do.

Our contemporary, 118 bed beach house-inspired Care Community is nestled just three minutes from the shores of Aldinga Beach. With Aldinga Central Shopping Centre conveniently located across the road and easy access to local amenities and transport, residents can enjoy the best of both coastal living and convenience. We're a warm, family-oriented community where residents feel welcomed, supported and at home.

About the Role

• $30.54 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.

• Permanent Part-Time opportunities

As a General Services Officer, you will play an important part in creating a welcoming home for residents, families and visitors. You will assist with meal service, maintain clean and comfortable living spaces, support laundry processes and contribute to a positive team culture.

What We Offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Flexible roster options to support work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, meal plating, dining room setup and meal service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across resident rooms, common areas and service areas.
• Support laundry services, including collection, washing, folding and distribution of personal clothing.
• Follow food safety, infection control, manual handling and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Build respectful relationships with residents, families, visitors and team members.
• Report maintenance, safety or wellbeing concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Contribute to a warm, supportive and person-centred aged care environment.

About You

• You have strong communication skills and a friendly, respectful manner.
• You can work both independently and as part of a team.
• You are willing to work across catering, cleaning and laundry duties as required.
• Previous experience in aged care, hospitality, cleaning, catering or laundry is desirable but not essential.

• Completion of required pre-employment checks and mandatory training.
• A passion for helping people and making a difference in your community.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.