Environmental Services Assistant

Residential Aged Care - Casual Position Available

Baptcare Abbey Gardens Community - Warragul, VIC

Opportunity to work in your local community in a friendly and supportive team

Make a difference to the lives of our residents at Abbey Gardens Community

Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging with up to $18,550k pa tax free

About the company

Baptcare is a leading, purpose-driven organisation providing residential and community care for older adults as well as support to children, families and people living with a disability, and people seeking asylum. We respect all faiths and beliefs, and actively promote inclusion and diversity.

**The Role**:
Our Abbey Gardens Community site, located in Warragul, Victoria and looking for an Environmental Services Assistant to perform a range of tasks within the facility to ensure high standards of hygiene and service are maintained.

The major accountabilities of the role are the efficiency of the cleaning tasks and quality of relationship the incumbent has with residents, which in turn impacts the overall service standard and atmosphere of the facility.

**About you**:
You have experience carrying out a range of domestic tasks to maintain hygiene standards in a homelike environment and to encourage residents/clients to participate in daily living activities according to their physical and mental capacity.

**Further to this, you will complete**:
Making residents beds and bed changing

Cleaning resident’s rooms including ensuite, communal and administration areas of the facility

**Removal and appropriate disposal of waste**: including recycling where appropriate and placing of bins for collection

Assisting with laundering resident’s clothes and other items as required

Other tasks and errands required to maintain a pleasant, caring, and safe environment for the residents

Restocking of linen trolleys and cleaning and paper products in all areas

**For You**:
Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing

Ongoing professional development and team building opportunities

Access to confidential counselling and support services.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Must have had or be willing to get a Flu vaccination and COVID vaccination

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.