Aged Care Cleaning Assistant (Casual) – Safe, Welcoming Spaces

Respect; Victoria; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals/Accommodation allowance

Job summary

Respect is seeking a Cleaning Services Assistant in a residential aged care setting. This casual role focuses on keeping resident rooms, shared spaces, and facilities clean to create a home-like environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

You will perform cleaning duties, follow infection control guidelines, handle chemicals safely, and work on a rotating roster, including weekends, to support a welcoming and hygienic living environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work weekends and varying shifts as required.
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Good communication skills to understand instructions and safety requirements.
• Able to work effectively in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise resident rooms, bathrooms, and shared living areas in line with infection control standards
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, including lounges, dining rooms, corridors, and staff areas
• Safely handle, use, and store cleaning chemicals and equipment according to workplace procedures
• Dispose of waste and manage linen in accordance with hygiene and safety guidelines
• Follow cleaning schedules and workplace procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality standards

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Flexibility

Procedural compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Respect is seeking a Cleaning Services Assistant in a residential aged care setting. This casual role focuses on keeping resident rooms, shared spaces, and facilities clean to create a home-like environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

You will perform cleaning duties, follow infection control guidelines, handle chemicals safely, and work on a rotating roster, including weekends, to support a welcoming and hygienic living environment.