The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
Our services include: -
- Residential Aged Care
- Home Care Services
The Prospect
We are looking for a Cleaner to join our team at Oolong Hostel in our Riverina Murray Region. You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and by providing a high standard of quality care to facility residents by providing and maintaining a high standard of cleaning within the facility.
What you bring to the role
- An ability to demonstrate a high standard of cleanliness
- An ability to demonstrate empathy with aged residents
- An ability to work without close supervision and in a safe manner
- Knowledge of infection control and hazardous substances
- Be aware of continual improvement processes
- Desirable to hold a current First Aid Certificate
- Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety
- Availability to work various shifts across various days
Benefits and perks
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment perks, tax free)
- Access to a Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Workplace education and support provided
- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Pre-employment screening
The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-
- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at***********@upa.org.au.