Cleaner

Arcare Aged Care; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

Supportive leadership and a positive工作

Job security in a growing organisation

Job summary

Arcare Warners Bay is seeking a part-time cleaner to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents. The role focuses on daily cleaning tasks, waste management, and strict infection-control practices in a aged care setting.

Ideal candidates are adaptable, collaborative, and have strong communication skills to work with residents and staff. Employment is at a noticeably above award rate with supportive leadership and job security in a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and willing to learn.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Friendly and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and other areas throughout the facility.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with guidelines and safety protocols.
• Follow infection control procedures and use PPE as required.
• Stock cleaning and hygiene supplies for residents and staff.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and vacuums.

Skills

Adaptable

Collaborative

Communication skills

Job description

Part Time Cleaner position open at Arcare Warners Bay

Why Join Arcare?

• Above Award Rates
• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security in a growing organisation

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.
Your responsibilities involve maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for our residents.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Cleaning and Disinfecting: Regularly clean and disinfect resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and other areas throughout the facility.
• Waste Management: Dispose of waste, including both regular trash and medical waste, in accordance with proper guidelines and safety protocols.
• Infection Control: Follow strict infection control procedures, such as using appropriate cleaning agents and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of infections.
• Stocking Supplies: Ensure that cleaning and hygiene supplies (such as soaps, sanitizers, and cleaning agents) are adequately stocked and available for residents and staff.
• Equipment: Using floor scrubbers, vacuums, cleaning trolleys and consumables.

What We're Looking For

• Adaptable, passionate and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
• Friendly and effective communication abilities.

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.