Address• Casual position at VMCH, Wantirna
• Great culture with supportive and inclusive environment
• Base rate + casual loading and excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits
About the role
You will be working as a part of a friendly and close-knit team. We deeply value our residential aged-care clients and their wellbeing, therefore it’s imperative to have quality staff supporting them day-to-day.
As a valued Domestic Assistant at VMCH you will:
- Carry out a range of domestic tasks to maintain hygiene standards in a home-like environment
- 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
About you
We are looking for reliable, caring and compassionate Domestic Assistants (DA) to bring joy to our resident’s day. You will have interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, employees and volunteers; patience; common sense and an understanding of client service
- 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.
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, with 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 and family assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
- Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
- A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community.
About us
Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
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, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
