Housekeeper / Cleaner

About the roleThis role is part of our 30+ person Housekeeping team and reports directly to the Housekeeping Manager.In this role you will be responsible for completing a wide range of general cleaning duties across the St Vincent’s campus including:Using various equipment and products to complete all facets of detail cleaning – floors, bathrooms, offices, fixtures, fittings etc;Undertaking laundry duties including washing, drying, folding and moving full laundry trolleys to their designated areas;  Cleaning and servicing rooms and common areas throughout the campus i.e. hospital, aged care, childcare, offices, suites, pool etc, including emptying bins, changing linen, replenishing supplies, sanitising surfaces etc; Maintaining a safe and hazard free environment for patients, residents, children, visitors, staff and self;Adhering to Infection Control procedures and working to all job specifications, in line with all St Vincent’s Lismore and housekeeping policies and procedures.We have part-time and casual housekeeping roles available, at 30 to 40 hours per fortnight (minimum) and based at our St Vincent’s Lismore campus.Our benefitsBeyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 in entertainment/accommodation benefits each year, increasing your overall take home paySalary increases and holiday leave loading in line with our Enterprise AgreementAccess to free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAPDiscounted gym membership through Fitness PassportAccess to free Flu vaccinations each yearDiscounted private health insurance through our Corporate Health PlanStaff discount on St Vincent’s Lismore hospital admissionsSubsidised meals and coffee shop discountsFree onsite staff parkingOngoing formal and informal performance feedbackYour skills & experiencePrevious cleaning in a health care setting preferred but not essential. Training and support will be provided for all work duties;An understanding and/or willingness to learn and adhere to all infection control principles, policies and procedures as relevant to your role;The ability to communicate confidently, clearly and appropriately with patients, residents, visitors and staff;The ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of the Housekeeping team and St Vincent’s Lismore community;Able to work shift work/work as per the roster;Proactive, self-motivated and willing to participate in quality control and self-development programs as required.About usEstablished in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. At St Vincent’s Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness.Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, staff and community every day.To applyThis recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.Please note the following 3 points:* This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC).* This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations. For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au For more information about this role, contact our People and Culture team at hr@svh.org.au  AUD Lismore 2480

Housekeeper / Cleaner

About the role

This role is part of our 30+ person Housekeeping team and reports directly to the Housekeeping Manager.

In this role you will be responsible for completing a wide range of general cleaning duties across the St Vincent’s campus including:

  • Using various equipment and products to complete all facets of detail cleaning – floors, bathrooms, offices, fixtures, fittings etc;
  • Undertaking laundry duties including washing, drying, folding and moving full laundry trolleys to their designated areas;  
  • Cleaning and servicing rooms and common areas throughout the campus i.e. hospital, aged care, childcare, offices, suites, pool etc, including emptying bins, changing linen, replenishing supplies, sanitising surfaces etc; 
  • Maintaining a safe and hazard free environment for patients, residents, children, visitors, staff and self;
  • Adhering to Infection Control procedures and working to all job specifications, in line with all St Vincent’s Lismore and housekeeping policies and procedures.

We have part-time and casual housekeeping roles available, at 30 to 40 hours per fortnight (minimum) and based at our St Vincent’s Lismore campus.

Our benefits

Beyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:

  • Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 in entertainment/accommodation benefits each year, increasing your overall take home pay
  • Salary increases and holiday leave loading in line with our Enterprise Agreement
  • Access to free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAP
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Access to free Flu vaccinations each year
  • Discounted private health insurance through our Corporate Health Plan
  • Staff discount on St Vincent’s Lismore hospital admissions
  • Subsidised meals and coffee shop discounts
  • Free onsite staff parking
  • Ongoing formal and informal performance feedback

Your skills & experience

  • Previous cleaning in a health care setting preferred but not essential. Training and support will be provided for all work duties;
  • An understanding and/or willingness to learn and adhere to all infection control principles, policies and procedures as relevant to your role;
  • The ability to communicate confidently, clearly and appropriately with patients, residents, visitors and staff;
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of the Housekeeping team and St Vincent’s Lismore community;
  • Able to work shift work/work as per the roster;
  • Proactive, self-motivated and willing to participate in quality control and self-development programs as required.

About us

Established in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. At St Vincent’s Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness.

Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, staff and community every day.

To apply

This recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.

APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.

Please note the following 3 points:

* This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC).

* This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations. For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.

* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au 

For more information about this role, contact our People and Culture team at hr@svh.org.au