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Kitchen Hand / Laundry / Cleaner - Aged Care Support | MilduraJoin to apply for the Kitchen Hand / Laundry / Cleaner - Aged Care Support | Mildura role at Southern Cross CareKitchen Hand / Laundry / Cleaner - Aged Care Support | Mildura22 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Kitchen Hand / Laundry / Cleaner - Aged Care Support | Mildura role at Southern Cross CareJoin a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each otherWe are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic casual team member to support catering, laundry, and cleaning services at our Oasis Aged Care Home in Mildura.What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more.We have various shifts available across a 14-day roster to suit your lifestyle .Opportunity to join a supportive organisation.Great staff culture.Ongoing individualised training.Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early).To promote flexibility, variety and to allow you the opportunity to gain experience across multiple roles in the organisation, there may be an opportunity for you to work in other Aged Care Worker roles. Any additional role/s will be subject to appropriate training, and any request will be considered based on relative business needs. Additional roles may include Lifestyle, Personal Care Worker and/or Catering Assistant.Purpose driven organisation.About The RoleIn this multi-skilled role, you''ll be an integral part of our team, assisting with kitchen, laundry, and general cleaning duties in line with infection control and safety standards for aged care homes. Youll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, operating equipment safely and following scheduled tasks with care and attention to detail. A positive can-do attitude and the ability to work well in a team are essential to delivering these vital services.Some Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited ToAssisting in the kitchen with meal preparation, plating, and dishwashingCompleting laundry tasks including washing, drying, folding, and distributionCleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas to the highest standardFollowing cleaning and laundry schedules, and completing associated documentationCommunicating and coordinating with other team members to meet residents needsMonitoring stock levels for supplies and assisting with ordering and record keepingFollowing all Workplace Health and Safety & Infection Control procedures at all timesWhat you will bring to the rolePrevious experience in kitchen hand, laundry, or cleaning roles (aged care experience desirable)Knowledge of safe chemical handling and cleaning practicesA caring nature, and compassion and empathy for the elderlyStrong time management, communication skills, and a team-focused attitudeFlexibility to work across various shifts, including weekendsWho is Southern Cross Care Queensland?Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.How can you apply?If you are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we''d love to hear from you. Apply today!If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.auSouthern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccinations status.Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Southern Cross Care by 2xWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr