THE OPPORTUNITY

The role of the Housekeeping Assistant is to maintain a clean, sanitary, comfortable and tidy environment for residents, with all requirements met in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinate effective housekeeping routines that deliver a high standard of cleaning services throughout the facility
• Correctly operate and maintain all cleaning equipment in accordance with operating instructions
• Ensure and maintain sufficient supplies are available for housekeeping cleaning services
• Participate in reviews of routines and work practices for continuous improvement
• Cleaning Services -In accordance with contemporary housekeeping practices, maintain high standards of hygiene and tidiness throughout the facility
• Adhere strictly to Cleaning Regulations and other safety procedures at all times
• Maintain high level standards of hygiene and tidiness in resident’s rooms and whole Aged Care Facility
• Identify / report hazards and incidents
• Effectively communicate with other Hotel Services staff through appropriate communication channels

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in in a similar role in a commercial cleaning environment (desirable)
• Current National Police Check
• Demonstrated experience working in an aged care setting or hotel environment (desirable)
• Experience using commercial cleaning equipment
• Sound Knowledge of safe work practices relating to cleaning services

You will also demonstrate a positive and professional "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to work equally well as a member of a team or working alone. We would like the successful candidate to commence as soon as possible! If you feel that you are well organised and have a good work ethic then please apply.

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees.

ABOUT UNITINGSA

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation that provides aged care, housing and community services to over 16,000 people across regional and metropolitan South Australia. With more than 1000 employees and volunteers, UnitingSA delivers high quality services to people from diverse backgrounds as we strive towards our vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

A career with UnitingSA will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of respect, compassion, courage and integrity.

We ensure our staff are well supported, celebrated and compensated through:

• Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year.
• “Together we can” Workplace Wellness Program (including leadership development, counselling support, special leave provisions, flexible work arrangements, physio program)
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
• Professional development and study leave

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply for any of our advertised vacancies.

Due to COVID-19, UnitingSA are taking necessary precautions to minimise the risk to our candidates and employees throughout the recruitment process.

A position description is attached.