AddressBethanie, Western Australia’s leading not for profit aged care and retirement living provider, has been warmly welcoming and caring for seniors for nearly 70 years. We strive to lead the change in the way Australians think about ageing, recognising ‘old age’ as a positive force in society and giving a voice to those who have seen it all and live to tell the tale.
We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Worker to join the team at Bethanie Fields Aged Care Home and Village, located in Eaton. Bethanie Fields is one of our larger homes with 160 beds and is designed specifically to provide support for people who need 24 hour care, including those with special care needs and dementia.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Worker, you will support our Facility Manager and in turn, our residents with maintenance services across the aged care home and village. This rewarding position will fulfil your interest in providing a supportive and compassionate service and giving something back to the community. Duties will include:
- Ensuring the buildings, plant and equipment and other assets are maintained in a serviceable condition
- Testing and tagging out equipment, minor painting and plaster repairs, basic plumbing repairs and general labouring duties
- Using a tablet for logging and completing works in our maintenance system
- Maintaining records of all maintenance performed
- Maintaining tools and equipment in a safe working condition
This is a casual role to cover periods of leave, with the possibility of picking up additional shifts at Bethanie Elanora in Bunbury and Bethanie Dalyellup as required. The pay rate for this role will be $30 per hour, plus super and other salary packaging benefits.
About You
You're comfortable working on your own, but also enjoy working in a team dynamic too.
- Current drivers licence
- Previous experience in aged care is desirable
- Ability to communicate with employees and care recipients
- Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health requirements
- Literacy and numeracy skills appropriate to perform the role and basic computer skills
- Current National Police Clearance, or willingness to apply for one
- Compliance with our vaccination policy, which requires all employees to have at least three COVID-19 vaccinations and the annual flu vaccination
As a Maintenance Worker at Bethanie, you'll experience a range of benefits including:
- A career where you’re empowered through training opportunities, professional development and strong support
- You’ll be surrounded by an inclusive and welcoming team that supports you as you support others
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Banking, insurance and retail discounts
- Salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum for living expenses and $2650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out, so you can pay less tax and your take home pay increases!
To Apply
Please click on the link to apply before the closing date. Our application process will consist of an additional questionnaire to finalise your application. If you require any further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 131 151.
