Environmental Service Worker (Housekeeping, Food Services, Laundry)
Be part of an exciting time at our brand new, state of the art 128-bed Aged Care Service in Warwick.
Summary about this job
Housekeeping
Company: Imagine your career with Churches of Christ
Location: Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-7-1376-4513
Fax: +61-7-9271-5433
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Detail information about job Environmental Service Worker (Housekeeping, Food Services, Laundry). Terms and conditions vacancy
Churches of Christ in Queensland, Residential Aged Care Service, Warwick Campus
Permanent, full-time and part-time opportunities
Imagine a job where everything you did made a difference
About the role
We are expanding to establish Warwick as a major centre for seniors care in the Southern Downs region and you will be a big part of that. Due to open in August, this brand new 128-bed residential aged care service will complement our existing retirement village, campus community centre and seniors’ living units.
An exciting opportunity exists for an Environmental Services Worker to join our team at our brand new facility. You will be responsible for working and assisting in a variety of areas including main kitchen, kitchenette’s, serveries, bed rooms, dining rooms, laundry & cleaning. Your role will be varied but centred on activities such as:
- Contributing to a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents, visitors and staff to improve the quality of life for residents;
- Assisting with the preparation of meals and maintenance of the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment;
- Help with serving of meals, including setting up and cleaning the dining room, trolleys and trays;
- Laundry duties including sorting, washing, drying, folding and distribution of linen and resident clothing and maintenance the cleanliness of the laundry and equipment.
You will have access to flexible rostering options and we will offer a variety of shifts (mixture of AM, PM and weekend shifts).
About you
You are an enthusiastic reliable worker, who enjoys being a team player, yet can work autonomously. You will be a hands-on individual looking for diversity in a role. Compassionate for the elderly you are passionate about maintaining an environment suitable to their needs.
Your experience and qualifications for this role ideally, should include:
- Certificate III in Hospitality or equivalent;
- Experience in working in kitchens, preferably within the Aged Care industry;
- Experience in operating equipment associated with cleaning and laundry;
- Only people with Australian work rights are able to apply for this position;
- Willingness to work a variety of shifts, across a 7 day week, with availability at short notice.
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: modelling unconditional love; behaving with integrity; and being good stewards.
Who we are
We offer over 200 services in more than 100 communities positively impacting around 45,000 lives each year. Our care services range from children, youth and family services, early intervention and protection, affordable housing, and seniors and support living, making us one of Australia’s largest, most diverse not-for-profit organisations.
Imagine working for us
Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offers you real choice and opportunities to grow your career. You’ll also find we offer a family friendly work culture.
Remuneration packages come complete with salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay along with four weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more (for eligible employees). Most importantly, you will help us to positively impact the lives of thousands of vulnerable Australians. Just imagine that.
To apply
You must be available to attend one of our Assessment Centre at our Warwick Facility on Monday 30th July 2018.
Commencement date will be late August/early September.
Your online application needs to include the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two professional referee contact details
- Copy of current certificates
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For further information, please call Sabine Smith on 07 3327 1693.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications close: Thursday 19 July 2018