Cleaning Assistant

RSL LifeCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff discounts via Maxxia Rewards

Leave Loading 17.5% on paid leave

Career opportunities

Job summary

RSL LifeCare in Galston, NSW is seeking a part-time Cleaning Assistant to support our residential care home. You’ll follow cleaning schedules, replenish supplies, and help maintain a safe, hygienic environment for residents and staff.

This role offers weekday mornings, with a supportive team and opportunities to develop WHS knowledge. You’ll need Australian Working Rights, a positive attitude, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and empathy for residents and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Team player with a positive attitude and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Follow general cleaning schedules to maintain cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Check and replenish supplies (soap, towels, toilet paper) as needed.
• Spot clean spills and ensure safe handling of cleaning chemicals.

Skills

Compassion & empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Part time position

Job Description

Residential Care - Cleaning Assistant Permanent, Part-time, Monday to Friday 7am-3pm Competitive rates of pay

Located at our Residential Home in Galston 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: RSL LifeCare offers a range of benefits including: Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 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: We are excited to hear from you about this role!

We are looking out for: 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

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.