Cleaning Assistant

RSL LifeCare Limited; Hawks Nest; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax benefits

Staff discounts

Leave loading

Career growth

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Limited is seeking a Cleaning Assistant in Hawks Nest, NSW to support our residential care teams in delivering clean, safe environments for residents. You will follow cleaning schedules, manage supplies, and assist with general housekeeping while upholding WHS policies.

The role offers flexibility with casual or permanent employment, and a not-for-profit benefits program, with opportunities for career development within our aged care homes and community services.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or cleaning is beneficial.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.
• Ability to follow safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general cleanliness of assigned areas according to schedule.
• Replenish supplies (soap, towels, toilet paper) as needed.
• Check cleaning chemicals and refill containers.
• Spot clean spills and ensure safe handling of chemicals.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Residential Care – Cleaning Assistant Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility Competitive rates of pay Fulfilling work that fits around your life Employment Type: Casual or Permanent Location: Hawks Nest

About Us

At RSL LifeCare, our Residential Care teams have the ability to make a big difference to the lives of veterans and seniors while they receive quality and compassionate care in our aged care homes. This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where you can have a huge positive impact and feel the personal and professional reward in return. At our core, RSL LifeCare provide care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or who are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

About the role

As a Cleaning Assistant at RSL LifeCare, every day you’re empowered to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. Within our supportive work environment your compassion is valued and your professional development is prioritised.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Adherence to general cleaning schedule ensuring all areas area maintained at an acceptable level of cleanliness.
• Check and replenish supplies such as liquid soap, paper towels, toilet paper etc.
• Check supply of cleaning chemicals and fill containers as required.
• Spot clean spills
• Ensure safe handling and use of chemicals.
• Comply with relevant RSL LifeCare WHS policies, procedures, and reasonable instruction
• Maintain a safe work environment and take reasonable care for others’ health and safety(including visitors, Community members, team members and contractors)

Our benefits

• Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $31,800 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services

About You

• Your demonstrated compassion and empathy.
• Our teams have a passion for what they do and the impact they make to our residents and their families.
• Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure the best possible resident experience and teamwork
• Your teamwork. We enjoy working together with a highly skilled team to deliver the best possible experience for our residents and support each other.
• Your ability to work efficiently and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards Australian Working Rights

Join us today and see where it takes you tomorrow! It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.

Our commitment to diversity

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Location RC Hawks Nest

RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans and today is open to all Australians.