Support Worker

Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
With our organisation growing to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our community, there's never been a better time to join the Calvary Flora McDonald Team
About the role
We are looking for casual Support Workers “Cleaning, Laundry, & Catering” for our residential home at Cowandilla.
As a passionate and experienced Hospitality Assistant, you will work as a member of our large hospitality team.
**Catering**: You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of catering, and presentation whilst handling, preparing and storing food, in addition to associated cleaning tasks.
**Cleaning**: You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning “micro-fibre”, and excel in the presentation of resident’s room and general areas.
**Laundry Services**: You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of and delivering of residents clothing.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Assist with the catering service to meet resident’s food requirements. This will include food preparation, food storage, food hygiene, distribution and serving meals.
Follow written protocols for special dietary requests.
Assist with the preparation of the Dining rooms.
Work with the food safety plan and legislative guidelines.
Maintain a high standard of cleaning to resident’s rooms and all general areas.
Adhere to infection control, manual handling, WHS procedures.
Maintain efficient and open communication.
**What you bring**:
Experience in basic food preparation preferred but not essential
Experience in micro-fibre cleaning preferred but not essential
Excellent customer service approach, friendly and bubbly personality
Effective time management skills and experience in a fast paced environment
Basic understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours and also basic knowledge of the requirements of the Aged Care standards will be high regarded
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
Support Worker - Calvary Flora McDonald
About the role
We are looking for casual Hospitality Assistants for our residential home at Cowandilla.
As a passionate and experienced Hospitality Assistant, Cleaners and Laundry assistants, you will work as a member of our large hospitality team.
You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of catering, and presentation whilst handling, preparing and storing food, in addition to associated cleaning tasks.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Assist with the catering service to meet resident’s food requirements. This will include food preparation, food storage, food hygiene, distribution and serving meals.
Follow written protocols for special dietary requests.
Assist with the preparation of the Dining rooms.
Work with the food safety plan and legislative guidelines.
Adhere to infection control, manual handling, WHS procedures.
Maintain efficient and open communication.
**What you bring**:
Experience in basic food preparation preferred but not essential
Excellent customer service approach, friendly and bubbly personality
Effective time management skills and experience in a fast paced environment
Basic understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours and also basic knowledge of the requirements of the Aged Care standards will be high regarded
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role