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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other.

Southern Cross Care QLD currently have an opportunity for you to join our SCCQ family as a casual Aged Care Worker in the role of a Domestic/Catering Assistant at our Castra Aged Care Home in Murgon.  

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive payrates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
• Opportunity to join a supportive and purpose driven 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)

About the role

Working in this dual role of a Domestic/Catering Assistant we are seeking someone who is able to carry out general cleaning duties and laundry for our residents as well as assist in preparation of meals at the highest standard in food handling and meal preparation when required. Embodying our values to meet our mission to support people in their choice of health, wellbeing and lifestyle, and our vision to value and respect human life you will have a positive “can-do” attitude along with the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team to deliver these essential services to our residents. 

Some responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Cleaning resident rooms, common areas and bathrooms to the highest standard.
• Complete cleaning tasks as per schedules and ensure documentation on completion.
• Food handling and preparation.
• Cooking and presentation of food and ensuring on time delivery of quality meals.
• Kitchen cleaning and Maintenance.
• Complying with Workplace Health and Safety & Infection Control policies and procedures at all times.

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience working with commercial cleaning services (desired)
• Experience working in an aged care or health-related facility (desired)
• Understanding of safe use of chemicals and cleaning products
• Keen to learn new skills and roles within the Aged Care Home
• An enthusiastic attitude and a commitment to working positively in a team
• Compassion and empathy for the elderly
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• You must be flexible with your availability of days and shift times. 

Who is Southern Cross Care?

Southern Cross Care (SCC) 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, SCC 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 regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

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 SCC, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
  

How can you apply? 

If you have the skills and experience needed to fill this role and 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 ‘s recruitment or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au
  
Southern Cross Care 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 criminal history screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination 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.

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