Housekeeper/Cleaner

St Luke's Care; Bullatale; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

St Luke's Care is seeking Housekeepers to join our Housekeeping Department. We offer full-time, part-time and casual positions across the campus in Sydney's NSW area. Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager, the role covers general cleaning duties and adherence to infection control standards.

Essential criteria include customer-service focus toward patients and families, and strong communication skills. Training provided for cleaning of infectious rooms; proof of eligibility to work in Australia

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented toward patients and families.
• Experience in Hospital/Aged Care desirable but training can be provided.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and respectful behavior required.
• Must enjoy working with people.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties according to work schedules and cleaning systems.
• Replenish toilet paper, hand towels and soap in allocated areas.
• Clean infectious rooms (training provided).
• Maintain a hazard-free environment for patients, residents, visitors and staff.
• Adhere to Infection Control procedures and policies during cleaning tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

People-friendly

Job description

St Luke's Care is an independent, not-for-profit, charitable organisation that has delivered excellence in health and aged care for over 100 years. Our Hospital, Aged Care facility and Home Care service are all committed to providing the highest quality of care. The impressive work culture and staff development promotes successful careers.

We are currently seeking Housekeepers to join our Housekeeping Department, with full-time, part-time and casual positions available.

Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager, this role is responsible for general cleaning duties within the St Luke’s Care campus.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Carry out cleaning duties in accordance with the specified work schedules and cleaning systems
• Replenish toilet paper, hand towel and soap in allocated areas
• Cleaning of infectious rooms (Training provided)
• Maintain a hazard free environment for patients, residents, visitors and staff
• Adhere to Infection Control procedures and policies whilst conducting any cleaning activities

Essential Criteria and Competencies

• Customer service focused towards our patients and residents and families
• Previous experience working in a Hospital and/or Aged Care environment is desirable however training can be provided to the right person;
• Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills;
• A commitment to excellence in service/care delivery;
• Demonstrated professional/positive behavior, including cultural sensitivity and respect;
• Must love working with people

PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA MUST BE PROVIDED

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

All positions at St Luke's Care are subject to relevant character and probity checks including criminal record and/or working with children checks

Immunisation against specified infectious diseases (or proof of non-response) are also a requirement of employment at St Luke’s Care.

At St Luke's Care we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, equitable and safe for all. As part of our commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and fromeveryone who meets the selection criteria and shares St Luke's philosophy and values regardless of their age, gender, religion, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status.

If you would like to find out more about St Luke's Care, visit our website at www.slc.org.au