Cleaning Attendant - Aged Care

Catering Industries; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Weekend & Public Holiday loadings

Staff discounts

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Catering Industries Pty Ltd in Mayfield, NSW, seeks Cleaning Attendants to support our aged care clients. Join a caring, family‑owned team dedicated to delivering clean, safe spaces for residents and staff.

You will perform cleaning duties in an aged care facility, uphold infection control standards and contribute to a supportive workplace. Police check required or willingness to obtain one; clear English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Federal Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Reliable, detail‑oriented and compassionate with a genuine care for others.
• Excellent communication in reading, writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning in an aged care facility including resident rooms, public areas, toilets and dining rooms.
• Sweep, scrub, vacuum, mop and participate in the infection control program.
• Maintain records of completion of cleaning schedule duties.
• Safe storage and use of cleaning agents including correct quantities.
• Waste management procedures and safe disposal.

Skills

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Compassionate

English communication

Job description

Catering Industries Pty Ltd is a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.

Join Our Team as a Cleaning Attendant!

Are you looking for flexible work and the chance to make a real difference? We’re seeking Cleaning Attendants to support our clients in aged care facility located in Mayfield, NSW.

What We Offer

• Family‑friendly hours – Multiple shifts across Monday to Sunday.
• Great earning potential – Weekend & Public Holiday loadings apply when offered
• Supportive workplace – Be part of a caring team where your contribution truly makes a difference

What We’re Looking For

• Current Federal Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and compassionate with a genuine care for others

If you’re passionate about creating clean, safe spaces for our elderly community, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties Include

• Cleaning in an Aged Care facility including resident rooms, public areas, toilets and dining rooms etc.
• Sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming. mopping and participatingin the infection control program.
• Maintains records of completion of cleaning schedule duties
• Safe storage and use of cleaning agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities.
• Waste Management

Key Attributes

• Excellent communication skills. Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Previous cleaning experience, especially scrubbing floors highly regarded.
• Dedication and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Safe use of chemicals
• Knowledge of Work, Health & Safetyand Infection Control
• High level of respect for the elderly and experience in aged care cleaning will be a bonus.

Benefits and perks

The successful applicant will be offered a competitive hourly rate plus penalty loadings as per Hospitality Award. You will also receive comprehensive training to perform your role in a satisfactory manner.

Access to our Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!

Why work with Catering Industries?

We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUSTare expected of all employees.