General Services Officer in Sydney

"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.

Nestled within the vibrant and culturally diverse suburb of Lidcombe in Sydney's west, our warm and close-knit Care Community is conveniently located close to local shops, restaurants, cafés and transport links.

Reflecting the rich multicultural fabric of the local area, our 60-bed care community offers a familiar, welcoming environment where we take the time to understand our residents’ diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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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