Domestic Services Assistant

Job summary

Clean residents’ rooms, communal spaces, and other facility areas to maintain hygiene, tidiness, and safety. Store and replenish cleaning supplies safely, and promptly report shortages, breakages, or building and equipment defects.

Job details

Mulgrave, VIC, Australia, 3170 Part time View favourites Part-time position at VMCH Mulgrave Great culture with a supportive and inclusive environment Base rate and excellent Not for Profit salary packaging benefits About The Role We are looking for reliable, caring and compassionate Domestic Services Assistant (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 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 Availability to work the below shifts and days is essential for this role Week 1 Thursday 7am to 3.30pm Sunday 8am to 1.00pm Week 2 Thursday 7am to 3.30pm Friday 7am to 3.30pm Sunday 8am to 1.00pm It’s the people at VMCH that bring the positives. 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 services 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 Experience in an aged care or hospital setting is preferred but not essential 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 and school holiday programs We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to consider joining our vibrant community About Us VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 3,600+ employees and 440 volunteers deliver services to more than 11,000 people. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, we are committed to helping people live their best lives and creating genuine places of belonging for all. 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 and a NDIS Worker Screening Check. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

What you’ll do

Clean residents’ rooms, communal spaces, and other facility areas to maintain hygiene, tidiness, and safety. Store and replenish cleaning supplies safely, and promptly report shortages, breakages, or building and equipment defects.

Requirements

Applicants should communicate compassionately, show initiative, work independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate strong organisation and prioritisation. Experience in aged care or a hospital is preferred but not essential; proof of work rights and an NDIS Worker Screening Check are required.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging • Professional Development • Career Progression • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Discounted Private Health Insurance • School Holiday Programs

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Organisation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Stock Replenishment · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cleaning
• Hygiene Standards
• Interpersonal Communication
• Compassion
• Patience
• Initiative
• Independent Work
• Prioritisation
• Organisation
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Safety Procedures
• Stock Replenishment
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Trades
• Social Services
• Security & Safety