Established for 50 years, TriCare is one of Queensland’s largest private owners and managers of retirement communities and aged care residences.
TriCare’s Kawana Waters Aged Care Residence, a luxury residence accommodating up to 160 beds, located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, is recruiting for a permanent part-time Housekeeping Team Member.
Reporting to the Facility Manager, your role ensures that our residents’ home is maintained in a hygienically clean and tidy state and that careful laundering of bed linens and resident laundry is undertaken on time.
On offer are 65 hours per fortnight. Attractive penalty rates are paid for working on weekends. In addition, we seek your flexibility in provide. annual leave coverage. Penalties apply according to the Aged Care Award 2010.
We are seeking an enthusiastic person who can demonstrate commitment to high standards of work and the utmost consideration towards our residents.
You have at least 6 months’ experience in a similar role, preferably gained in an aged care/healthcare environment. Other required skills and attributes include:
- Work cooperatively within a team environment
- Competent in the use of cleaning equipment and correct chemicals in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and procedures
- Hospitality/Healthcare environment laundry team experience (essential)
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Adherence to Safety policies and guidelines
- Good reading/comprehension skills
- Being physically fit
Evidence of current Flu Vaccination and full COVID-19 vaccination are mandatory requirements of the role.
Possession of a qualification such as Certificate in Cleaning Operations or Health Support Services would be considered favourably.
TriCare offers access to opportunities for career advancement and on-going training, corporate health and superannuation funds offering benefits to members, employee service recognition awards and more.
Apply now via SEEK, addressing your application to the Facility Manager.
Closing Date: Thursday 31st March 2022.
A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required according to the Aged Care Act 1997.
Our aged care residences are smoke-free workplaces.
TriCare does not consider applications received through, or from, recruiters.
