Housekeeping Assistant - Private Hospital

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital

Housekeeping Assistant 

• Join one of Canberra’s leading private healthcare providers
• Exceptional learning & development opportunities both internal and external
• casual positions available!
• Excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

Housekeeping Assistants form an integral part of our Hospitality Services team. Our dedicated Housekeeping team perform a vital and diverse service that directly impacts all functions within the facility from aesthetic appeal, quality and risk, work health and safety and most importantly infection control.  

What you bring 

Essential:

• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety issues.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised.
• Commitment to providing and maintaining excellent customer service.
• Commitment to ethical practices.
• Ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), labels and safe work practices.
• Have, or be willing to obtain, Certificate II / III in Health Support Services.
• COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organization.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

About Calvary Bruce Private Hospital

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital is one of the Capital’s leading private healthcare providers featuring eight state-of-the-art digitally integrated theatres, including a hybrid cath lab as well as the only dedicated private mental health facility in the ACT. Our values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect underpin all that we do. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and various life experiences and faiths. Here at Calvary Bruce Private we work together to provide opportunities that empower and enrich our staff. 

About Calvary

Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need.  We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Consistent with our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect, Calvary is committed to providing a safe environment to all workers, residents, clients and visitors. As a result Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers and a mandatory Influenza vaccination requirement for residential aged care workers unless assessed as exempt. Evidence of vaccination will be required to be provided during the recruitment process.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes