About the Home
Our delightful modern Eastwood care home is set in a rural environment surrounded by the picturesque rolling hills of Bairnsdale near to Lakes Entrance in eastern Victoria. It is close to schools, walking tracks, parks, beaches, mountains, and rivers. It consists of 91 beds, with dementia and high care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.
To learn more about our care home please visit: Bupa Eastwood | Aged Care Bairnsdale (bupaagedcare.com.au)
Benefits of Bupa
- VIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier – see more about Why we work at Bupa; We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
- Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
- Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence.
- Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support.
- Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it.
About the Role
- To deliver effective support to the hospitality function within the care home, including catering, cleaning and laundry
- Use your fantastic food services and cleaning skills in a role where you really can make a difference by providing our residents with an empathetic and personal approach.
About you
- Previous catering / food service or cleaning experience preferred but not essential.
- You will be a team player and someone who enjoys interacting with people and giving back to our most vulnerable.
Duties
- Maintain legislated workplace health and safety, quality and hygiene standards
- Complete required documentation and reporting
- Respond to residents’ queries and requests
- Laundry duties include loading washers & dryers, sort linen, hang, fold, wrap or iron linen
- Catering / food services duties include assisting with basic food prep, provide meals and snacks, clear dining areas and dishwashing
- Cleaning duties include general cleaning; mopping, vacuuming, and waste collection in the residents’ rooms, bathrooms, communal and living areas
Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Cleaning or catering experience preferred but not essential
- Flexible availability for a variety of shifts throughout the week
- You will have an understanding of work health, safety and hygiene practices and the ability to work unsupervised.
Culture
We all share the same purpose at Bupa Aged Care. Helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We take pride in delivering high-quality care with a personal touch. Bupa champions a unique agile culture, one that adapts to your needs as a member of our team. Our focus is not limited to our residents but also your wellbeing and career growth. We aim to support you with tools you need to achieve a fulfilling career.
How to Apply
Click Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.
Bupa Villages and Aged Care is a NDIS approved provider. As part of the NDIS scheme, employees working within a NDIS facility, in a risk assessed role, must have a completed NDIS check. This is part of compliance and needs to be completed prior to commencement.
To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: https://careers.bupa.com.au
Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.
