Domestic Support Assistant

• Casual positions at VMCH, Ashwood

• Great culture with supportive and inclusive environment

• Base rate + casual loading and excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits

Working at VMCH

We know you are spoilt for choice in the evolving Aged Care marketspace, but here are just a few reasons why VMCH (Villa Maria Catholic Homes) is the perfect workplace for you:

• Our values underpin the work we do – Love, Joy, Courage & Hospitality aren't just words to us, they guide us in everything we do

• Our services are as diverse as the people we support

• We focus on providing our residents the personalised care they deserve

We offer a range of benefits to ensure your career at VMCH is fulfilling and rewarding. Benefits include;

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community.

Don't just take our word for it, take a look at what our staff are saying:

https://vmch.com.au/join-our-team/our-people/

About the role

We are looking for reliable, caring, and compassionate Domestic Services Assistants (DSA) to bring joy to our resident's day.

Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, you will:

• Carry out a range of domestic tasks to maintain hygiene standards in a home-like environment
• Cleaning residents' rooms including ensuites, furniture and equipment, as appropriate, and communal and administrative areas
• Ensure common living areas, hallways, and all other areas of the facility (including front entrance courtyards, verandas) are maintained in a clean and tidy and safe condition
• Ensure the safe storage, security and labelling of appropriate cleaning materials in line with the MSDS, and in consultation with the Residential Services Manager, while being aware of the environmental requirements of cleaning products and their disposal
• Replenishing cleaning liquids and materials whilst observing safety procedures
• Report stock shortages, breakages, building, equipment or furnishing defects promptly to the Residential Services Manager
• We also have availability in our laundry area for those looking to increase shifts and offer a variety of work.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who is looking for casual working hours across a variety of shifts at our Ashwood site, our current vacancies include working from 7am to 2.30pm across all 7 days of the week.

Skills & experience

Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, employees, and volunteers; patience; common sense and an understanding of client service

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work without supervision
• Well-developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to operate with discretion and to maintain complete confidentiality;
• Commitment to work as part of a team

Benefits

As an employee of VMCH you will be provided with ongoing personal and professional development, career pathways opportunities, a positive and supportive workplace culture and excellent salary packaging benefits.

About us

VMCH are a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing services including affordable housing, residential aged care, retirement living, community and disability services and specialist education to 7,600 people across Victoria. We operate in over 50 locations, have 2,600+ employees and over 600 volunteers maintaining our 24/7 service to vulnerable people across Victoria.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails, and phone calls from recruitment agencies.