About the Role
The primary role of an Environmental Services Assistant is to ensure environments across the Health Service are clean and safe. This includes, but is not limited to, Residential Aged Care units, wards, administrative spaces and common areas.
Daily tasks are completed in line with duty list/ schedules and may include vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting surfaces, restocking consumables and laundry tasks (as required).
Key Responsibilities include:
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Delivering high-quality, person-centered cleaning services.
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Completing cleaning tasks in line with duty lists and schedules.
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Following health, safety, food hygiene and cleaning standards, including safe chemical handling and Material Safety Data Sheets requirements.
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Promote and comply with THS Infection Control Policies, Department of Health Guidelines and Australian Standards.
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Monitor records, practices, chemical storage and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
We are seeking staff to join us on a casual basis. Details include:
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Working on a 7-day roster from Monday to Sunday.
- There are day and afternoon shifts with hours of work between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm.
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Renumeration is in line with the Victorian Public Sector Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement with range of $26- $28/hr plus 25% casual loading.
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Employee onboarding, training and orientation program
About you
You are motivated and want to make a difference in the lives of our consumers, and to support them to live life to their potential, you will also have the following;
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A positive, “can-do” attitude with excellent work ethic
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Strong communication and customer service skills
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Ability to be flexible, demonstrate initiative and work effectively in a team environment and individually
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Adaptable to change and have a commitment to continuous quality improvement
All appointments are made subject to the required security screening including National Criminal History, NDIS Worker Screening checks and an immunisation status appropriate to the role.
About Us
Tallangatta Health Service is a 61 bed, small rural public health service providing a mix of acute, sub-acute, aged care residential, and community services to Tallangatta and the surrounding district. We pride ourselves on being a consumer-focused progressive 4-5 Star Rated provider of care to our community, patients and residents with a multidisciplinary focus.
Why join Tallangatta Health Service?
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Supportive, committed multidisciplinary small team
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Job stability and support for career development
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Victorian Public Health Sector Agreement Award rates + allowances
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Professional Employee Assistance Program
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Health and Wellbeing programs
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Idyllic, rural environment overlooking Lake Hume
Interested?
Applications are to include a current resume and cover letter.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the role may be filled throughout the advertisement period.
To discuss this role further please contact the People & Workforce Department via [email protected] or 02 6071 5258.
Our organisation encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, LGBTQI and people from diverse backgrounds.
