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Domestic Services Assistant, VMCH O'Neill House - Prahran

Prahran, VIC, Australia, 3181

Part time

• Permanent Part-time positions at VMCH, O'Neill House - Prahran

• Great culture with a supportive and inclusive environment

• Base rate of $25-26 per hour and excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits

About the role

We are looking for reliable, caring and compassionate Domestic Services Assistants (DSA) to bring joy to our resident’s day.

Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, you will:

Carry out a range of domestic tasks to maintain hygiene standards in a home-like environment
Cleaning residents’ rooms including ensuites, furniture and equipment, as appropriate, and communal and administrative areas
Ensure common living areas, hallways and all other areas of the facility (including front entrance courtyards, verandas) are maintained in a clean and tidy and safe condition
Ensure the safe storage, security and labelling of appropriate cleaning materials in line with the MSDS, and in consultation with the Residential Services Manager, while being aware of the environmental requirements of cleaning products and their disposal
Replenishing cleaning liquids and materials whilst observing safety procedures
Report stock shortages, breakages, building, equipment or furnishing defects promptly to the Residential Services Manager

This opportunity is perfect for someone who is looking for flexible working hours – we are able to offer a minimum of 3 days per week for morning, afternoon and evening shifts over a 7-day roster.

About you

Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, employees and volunteers; patience; common sense and an understanding of client service

Demonstrated initiative and ability to work without supervision
Well-developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to operate with discretion and to maintain complete confidentiality;
Commitment to work as part of a team

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, Evidence of Flu (2024) and Covid Vaccinations (3 Doses) and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

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