At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure cleanliness and safety while creating a welcoming environment for residents.
- Company: CraigCare, a trusted aged care provider with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Generous pay, wellness programs, free parking, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values authenticity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on residents' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude; previous kitchen experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 17.1 - 20.9 $ per hour.
About Us
For over 40 years, CraigCare has been delivering clinical and relationship-based care that connects and enriches the lives of all of our residents, every single day. Our Vision is for older people to be connected to their community through wellness and excellent customer service. Our Mission is to care for our residents in a manner which enhances their quality of life within the community that they belong. We achieve this by providing the highest standard of aged care at all times which is delivered with honesty, warmth and respect.
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Cleaner/Kitchen Hand to join us on a casual basis at our Albany Home!
About your role:
As a cleaner, you will be responsible for ensuring cleaning standards are met, as well as creating a relaxing environment for our residents. You will bring a strong commitment to customer service, cleanliness, safety and a strong understanding of cleaning requirements that will have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our residents. You will therefore hold strong communication skills combined with the ability to build positive and warm working relationships with residents and colleagues. We commit to our residents and our employees, and encourage our staff to commit to working safely within their teams.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with monitoring and recording requirements of the Food Safety Program
- Contribute to a clean and safe working environment to ensure the safety of our residents, visitors and staff
- Preparation and cleaning in accordance with the Food Safety Program
- Ensure all Kitchen cleaning tasks meet CraigCare standards
- Understand and execute infection control initiatives
- Ensure all cleaning tasks meet CraigCare Standards
What You’ll Bring:
- Organised, can-do attitude to what can be a physically demanding team environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility to work across any day of the week
- Previous experience in Hotel Services (Kitchen) within an Aged Care Environment
- Sound knowledge of Food Safety
Essential Requirements:
- Current NDIS check clearance (or willing to obtain)
- Proof of Work rights in Australia
Culture and Benefits
- Learning & development. With over 40 years’ experience, we have created a culture and environment for our staff to learn and grow with opportunity of ongoing professional development.
- Wellness Program. This includes a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, free to all employees and their families and free flu vaccinations each year.
- Remuneration and discounts. We offer a generous remuneration package. You can also take advantage of financial discount across major retail, hospitality and health outlets.
- Free Parking. There is free parking on site.
At CraigCare, we understand the immense value a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. We believe in creating an environment where individuals can feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and where everyone is respected and celebrated equally. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as from Indigenous Australians.
Care to Join Us? Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Cleaner / Kitchen Hand in Albany employer: Craigcare Group
At CraigCare Mornington Home, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and growth of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration among kitchen and lifestyle teams, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact on residents' lives through nutritious meal preparation. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to quality, working here means being part of a dedicated team that truly cares about both its employees and the community we serve.
