Cleaning Assistant

UPA Aged Care Solutions; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus (up to 500)

Australian College of Nursing Platinum

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Workplace education and support

Make a difference in the community

Job summary

UPA Aged Care Solutions in Blue Mountains NSW is seeking a dedicated Cleaner for Ascott Gardens Hostel in our Central West Region. You will maintain a high standard of cleanliness to support residents' well-being and comfort, while following infection control policies.

The role requires empathy for aged residents, ability to work independently with safety, and flexibility to cover various shifts. Pre-employment screening applies, and a not-for-profit employer offers supportive environment and

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a high standard of cleanliness.
• Empathy for aged residents.
• Ability to work without close supervision and safely.
• Knowledge of infection control and hazardous substances.
• Awareness of continual improvement processes.
• Desirable: current First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleaning within the facility.
• Contribute to residents' health and well-being through cleanliness.
• Follow infection control and safety policies.
• Support a positive and clean living environment for residents.

Skills

Cleanliness

Empathy

Safe work practices

Infection control

Work health and safety

First aid (Desirable)

Education

First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Job description

UPA Aged Care Solutions - Blue Mountains NSW

Orange, Blue Mountains and Central West NSW

The Organisation

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 Opportunity

We are looking for a Cleaner to join our team at Ascott Gardens Hostel in our Central West 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 benefits, 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

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunization 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.??

Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate