Cleaning Assistant

RSL LifeCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Staff discounts across 700 stores

Leave loading 17.5%

Career opportunities in Residential &

Job summary

RSL LifeCare seeks a dedicated Cleaning Assistant to join our residential home in Galston, NSW. This permanent, part-time role runs Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm, supporting our aged care residents with clean, safe environments.

You will follow cleaning schedules, replenish supplies, handle chemicals safely and contribute to a harmonious, caring community that values respect and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and empathy.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong teamwork to deliver the best resident experience.
• Ability to work efficiently and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to general cleaning schedule ensuring all areas are 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)

Skills

Compassion & empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

• 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

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.