Cleaner

Mercy Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a dedicated Cleaner for Mercy Place Rice Village in Geelong. You will help maintain cleanliness and hygiene for our aged care residents, performing routine tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting and sanitising.

This casual role requires reliability, compassion and the ability to work independently in a supportive, for-purpose environment. NDIS clearance and vaccination status are expected; join us to contribute to high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Reliable and compassionate individual committed to supporting others.
• Prior cleaning or housekeeping experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Experience in Aged Care or Health environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards of the facility.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitising common areas, resident rooms, and restrooms.
• Follow prescribed routines and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Cleaning/housekeeping

Independence

Compassion & empathy

Aged Care experience

Job description

Upload with application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our Home Care team feels great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: Casual

Location: Mercy Place Rice Village

Upload with application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Narelle Grech, ***email_hidden***

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our Home Care team feels great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Cleaner, you'll create cherished moments each day.

You will play a crucial part in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene standards of our facility, ensuring the well-being and comfort of elderly residents. General responsibilities include routine cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing common areas, resident rooms, and restrooms.

• Ensure the Aged Care home is cleaned and maintained in accordance with prescribed routines and infection control guidelines.

What you'll bring

You're reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in cleaning or housekeeping roles
• Ability to work independently, a commitment to maintaining cleanliness standards
• A sense of compassion & empathy towards elderly residents
• Experience working in Aged Care or Health environment (desirable but not essential)

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Clearance.
• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.