Established for 50 years, TriCare is one of Queensland’s largest private owners and managers of retirement communities and aged care residences.
TriCare’s Kawana Waters Aged Care Residence, a luxury residence accommodating up to 159 beds, located on the Sunshine Coast, is recruiting for a casual Housekeeping Team Member.
Reporting to the Housekeeping Team Leader your role ensures that our residents’ home is maintained in a hygienically clean and tidy state and that careful laundering of bed linens and resident laundry is undertaken on time.
On offer are varied shifts – am and pm, made up of varied week day and weekend shifts. In addition, we seek your flexibility in providing annual leave coverage. You will receive 25% casual loading on top of your base hourly rate and penalty rates as applicable under the Aged Care Award 2010.
We are seeking an enthusiastic person who can demonstrate commitment to high standards of work and the utmost consideration towards our residents.
You have at least 6 months’ experience in a similar role, preferably gained in an aged care/healthcare environment. Other required skills and attributes include:
- Work cooperatively within a team environment
- Competent in the use of cleaning equipment and correct chemicals in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and procedures
- Hospitality/Healthcare environment laundry team experience (essential)
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Adherence to Safety policies and guidelines
- Good reading/comprehension skills
- Being physically fit
Evidence of Flu Vaccination and at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccination are mandatory requirements of the role.
Possession of a qualification such as Certificate in Cleaning Operations or Health Support Services would be considered favourably.
Apply now, addressing your application via SEEK to the Facility Manager.
Closing Date: Friday, 8 October 2021
A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required according to the Aged Care Act 1997.
Applicants from recruiters will only be considered after the advertisement has closed.
TriCare does not consider applications received through, or from, recruiters.
