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.

Excellent 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
• Experience using a professional carpet cleaner
• 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 tea

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
• Carpet cleaning of all areas, using a carpet cleaner
• 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

  Excellent 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

• Experience using a professional carpet cleaner
• 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