Support Services Worker

Quirindi Care Services: Quirindi Care Services is a trusted provider of aged care with 68 residential beds, offering a range of options including long-term residential care, independent living units, and short-term respite or palliative care. With over 40 years of expertise, we are committed to delivering the highest quality services, embracing the needs of a diverse community, and redefining aged care for today’s modern society.

The Role: Our Support Service Workers provide all hospitality aspects of our Aged Care home such as catering, cleaning and laundry services. You will build strong relationships with our residents, families and Care Staff contributing the optimisation of resident choice and essentially creating a strong sense of home in accordance with our values supporting our resident’s quality of life.

What you will do:

• Preparation and presentation of dietary services, including meals and drinks
• Assisting the chef with meal preparation, cleaning and general kitchen duties
• Distribution of meals to residents & dining room services
• All aspects of cleaning throughout the resident rooms and facility
• Completing required documentation and reporting
• Ensure handwashing supplies are available and replenished
• Contribute to an effective laundry service including item checking & labelling

What you will bring: 

• Currently hold a NDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain) – MANDATORY
• Valid Working rights in Australia - MANDATORY
• Hospitality or Customer Service experience in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassion and Empathy
• An understanding of resident rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes (highly regarded but not essential)

What’s in it for you?

• **Competitive Compensation:**Enjoy a hourly rate of $27.77 to $30.91 + 25% Casual Loading & 12% Superannuation
• **Care Friends:**Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It’s our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
• **Employee Assistance Program:**An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 access to a range of benefitsfor you and your immediate family
• **Career Development:**Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organisation

Quirindi Care Services: Quirindi Care Services is proudly part of theApollo Care Alliance, an innovative national provider with a unique vision to strengthen not-for-profit aged care communities. Our progressive operating model enhances staff efficiency and culture, quality and compliance, and most importantly, resident experience. This innovative approach has been recognised internationally at the Asia-Pacific Eldercare Awards.
 
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click Apply now and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria.
  
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this advert once a suitable applicant has accepted an offer of employment.