Housekeeping Assistant

**Introduction**:
SwanCare is humbled to be the 2019 HRD Employer of Choice silver winner AND the 2019 national winner of the ACSA Award for Innovation in Service and Design Working at SwanCare means more than ‘just a job’, we enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents. There is a reason we are one of WA’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961

**Description**:
**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
We are looking for a professional, people-oriented Housekeeping Assistants to join our team. The Housekeeping Assistant’s role is to deliver a high standard of housekeeping services to our valued residents and staff that will enhance residents’ way of life and the staff’s working environment.

**Your responsibilities may include but are not limited to**:

- Delivering quality housekeeping services to residents and staff in a hygienic and safe manner, ensuring residents can live in a clean and well-maintained space
- Assisting with the preparation of vacant rooms to prepare for new resident admissions
- Being responsive and sensitive to resident and customer needs and information
- Monitoring the safe use of chemicals when performing duties and performing regular operational checks
- Ensuring efficient marking and labelling of resident clothing and track lost property as required
- Ensuring all activities are performed in accordance with infection control standards and OHS requirements

WHY WORK FOR US?

As the largest single site retirement and aged care community in WA, we are proud of our excellent reputation among our residents, their families, and our staff. You'll see the difference you make every day in the smiles of our residents and our people, and in our collective success. With more than 1000 residents and 500 staff members, you are guaranteed to be working with a professional community of likeminded people. In return for the dedication of our people, we offer a truly rewarding career experience that recognises and encourages outstanding resident care, high achievement, and personal growth. Oh, and by the way, our people say we're the warmest, most welcoming workplace you'll ever find

As our staff are our most valuable resource when it comes to delivering the highest level of quality care to our residents, we offer a range of industry-leading benefits to acknowledge their contributions. Find out more about what’s on offer.

**WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU**:

- Attractive salary packaging options (pay no tax on an extra $15,900 per year and increase your take home pay)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative work culture where you feel like home
- Varied rosters and flexible hours to maintain work/life balance
- Automatic entry to our Best Practice award winning ‘Feathers’ reward and recognition program
- Exceptional on-site services and facilities
- A highly dynamic work environment that encourages employees to reach their full potential
- Discounts on HBF health insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

**Skills and Experiences**:
**KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Working rights within Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Influenza Statement
- Minimum three doses of COVID-19 Vaccination
- Passion for helping others and making a meaningful impact on residents’ quality of life
- Commitment to exceeding customer satisfaction
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Efficient with time management and organisational skills as well as the ability to problem-solve
- Ability to perform duties autonomously as well as in a team environment
- Good personal presentation skills and commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?