At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a welcoming home for residents through meal service and maintaining clean living spaces.
- Company: Opal HealthCare, dedicated to bringing joy and care to the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, career development, and scholarship opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a beautiful location with great local connections.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people every day.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 29 - 30 $ per hour.
"At Opal Health Care, we know that companies don't succeed - people do."
That's why everything we do is driven by our purpose: to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of
C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect and E xcellence reflect that
CARE is at the heart of everything we do.
Located in the beautiful suburb of Myaree, Melville Parkside Care Communityis in a quiet residential setting with easy access to all the shops, cafes and amenities of the Fremantle region.
Neighbouring parklands and the bird lake of Marmion Reserve are on our doorstep.
Our small and intimate 51 bed Care Community is well established in the community and residents enjoy strong local connections.
With well-appointed living areas and spacious suites with kitchenette, we offer a homely and inclusive environment.
About the Role
- $29.98 base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
- Permanent Part-Time opportunities
As a General Services Officer, you will play an important part in creating a welcoming home for residents, families and visitors.
You will assist with meal service, maintain clean and comfortable living spaces, support laundry processes and contribute to a positive team culture.
What We Offer
- Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy
- Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Flexible roster options to support work-life balance.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation, meal plating, dining room setup and meal service.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across resident rooms, common areas and service areas.
- Support laundry services, including collection, washing, folding and distribution of personal clothing.
- Follow food safety, infection control, manual handling and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Build respectful relationships with residents, families, visitors and team members.
- Report maintenance, safety or wellbeing concerns to the appropriate team member.
- Contribute to a warm, supportive and person-centred aged care environment.
About You
- You have strong communication skills and a friendly, respectful manner.
- You can work both independently and as part of a team.
- You are willing to work across catering, cleaning and laundry duties as required.
- Previous experience in aged care, hospitality, cleaning, catering or laundry is desirable but not essential.
- Completion of required pre-employment checks and mandatory training.
- A passion for helping people and making a difference in your community.
- Reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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General Services Officer employer: Opal Aged Care
At Opal HealthCare, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the aged care sector, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Care Manager at Katoomba Views Care Community, you will benefit from access to comprehensive leadership programs and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care while working alongside experienced professionals in a vibrant community setting. Join us to advance your career in a role that values your expertise and fosters a high-performing team environment.
