Are you caring, compassionate and looking for more than just a job? At Kalyra, we’re a community, a family and a choice to make a positive impact in people’s lives.
For more than 130 years, our dedicated team has been supporting South Australians to enjoy life as they age. As a Hospitality Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. You’ll see the difference you make in every moment, big and small, and enjoy plenty of variety and the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Be welcomed by a good-hearted and values-driven team that supports you through every challenge and win.
As our valued Hospitality Assistant at Kalyra McLaren Vale Residential Aged Care, you will play a vital part in providing exceptional care and support to our residents in a residential aged care home.
With care and compassion, you will:
Working in cleaning and laundry - This will see you assisting residents with ensuring their rooms are clean and tidy and working with the broader team to ensure the cleanliness of common areas. Working in kitchen operations – This will see you support the Chef in achieving smooth operation of a busy kitchen environment through dish washing, plating of meals, food preparation and helping serve meals.We recognise individual strengths and tailor assignments accordingly, allowing some to excel in a variety of areas while others may concentrate on specific tasks.
We will consider candidates on a casual basis.
We have a variety of shifts available across kitchen, cleaning, and laundry services. Kitchen shifts are offered during the day and afternoon, while cleaning and laundry shifts are available during the day. Weekend availability is highly valued.
Shift times include:
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7:00 am – 3:00 pm
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8:30 am – 2:00 pm
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10:00 am – 1:30 pm
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4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
You are a compassionate, empathetic, and resilient individual who values and prioritises the dignity and well-being of older people. This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong communication, the ability to remain composed under pressure, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Apart from this we ask that you have the following:
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Previous experience in a similar role is highly regarded
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National Police Check or willingness to obtain one
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NDIS clearance or willingness to obtain one
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Driver License
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3 x COVID-19 vaccinations and annual influenza vaccination
Ideally, you will also have:
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Availability to work three days a week or more
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Ability to comply with safe work practices and food-safe handling practices
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Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English
Don’t have all the above? Don’t worry. What matters most is that you share our values of caring, commitment, strengths, community and enabling.
Why Kalyra:At Kalyra, we’re committed to making lives better - and that includes yours. More than a team, we’re a family where you’ll always find a listening ear and support when you need it. You’ll also be empowered by genuine leaders who help you create the life and career you want, with ongoing training and opportunities to progress.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you’ll find at Kalyra:
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Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
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Increased take-home pay by up to $15,899 with salary packaging, plus a tax- free meal and entertainment card worth up to $2,650 and free onsite parking
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Annual “thank you” dinner, plus an end-of-year celebration with a gift of appreciation
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Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including confidential counselling, and free vaccinations.
To apply for this role, click the apply button and for more information please contact Recruitment Partner, Reena Parmar at Harrison McMillan on 08 7140 1917 or via recruitment@hmrpo.com.au
Kalyra is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
