Support Services Employee

**About Us**

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.

**The Role**:We are looking to hire a part time support service employee to join our housekeeping team in our Merrylands facility. You will be working Monday and Tuesday - 0700-1330hrs

**As a Support Service Employee your duties will include but not be limited to**:

- Wet dust all picture frames and wall ornaments.
- Wet wipe and sanitize all towel dispensers, light and air-conditioning switches.
- Wipe over all lights in front foyer, lounge, activities room, and at the entrance.
- Scrub all wall and floor tiles in all bathrooms.
- Vacuum all carpets including edges.
- Prepare clothing, garments and linen for washing and drying and perform those duties using safe handling of laundry chemicals
- Make beds, change linen, turn mattress where necessary

LI-DNI
- Previous experience essential
- Genuine compassion, commitment and enthusiasm
- Ability to work well in a team
- Empathy towards the elderly and respectful of their needs
- Experience as a Maintenance Person in Aged Care or similar industry is desirable
- Able to provide evidence of COVID-19 & influenza vaccinations

**Southern Cross Benefits**
- Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
- Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
- Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
- Discounted private health insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
- Annual leave loading
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
- Genuine Career Progression Pathways - Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
- Referral Bonus Program

**About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)**
- We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT._
- We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel_
- Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard._
- Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team._
- SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace._