Cleaning Services Assistant

Respect Group; Shire of Macedon Ranges; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefit

Meals & accommodation allowance

Job summary

Respect Group is seeking a Cleaning Services Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in a residential aged care setting. The role covers cleaning resident rooms, shared spaces, and facilities while upholding hygiene and infection control standards.

The position is casual with a rotating roster, requiring reliability and flexibility to work weekends and varying shifts, contributing to a home-like environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work weekends and varying shifts.
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Good communication skills to understand instructions and safety requirements.
• Able to work effectively in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise resident rooms, bathrooms, and shared living areas in line with infection control standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, including lounges, dining rooms, corridors, and staff areas.
• Safely handle, use, and store cleaning chemicals and equipment according to workplace procedures.
• Dispose of waste and manage linen in accordance with hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Follow cleaning schedules and workplace procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality standards.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be Regional Australia’s largest aged care provider. Join our purpose-driven team and enjoy meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to grow while making a real difference in the lives of older Australians.

About the Role

As a Cleaning Services Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. Working in a residential aged care setting, you’ll be responsible for cleaning resident rooms, shared living areas, and facilities while consistently meeting high standards of hygiene and infection control.

This is a casual position. We’re seeking a reliable and dependable team member who is flexible to work a rotating roster. You’ll take pride in your work and understand the importance of creating a comfortable, home-like environment for our residents.

No two days are the same! As Cleaning Services Assistant, you will:

• Clean and sanitise resident rooms, bathrooms, and shared living areas in line with infection control standards
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, including lounges, dining rooms, corridors, and staff areas
• Safely handle, use, and store cleaning chemicals and equipment according to workplace procedures
• Dispose of waste and manage linen in accordance with hygiene and safety guidelines
• Follow cleaning schedules and workplace procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality standards

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you are:

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Flexibility to work weekends and varying shifts as required
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and infection control guidelines
• Good communication skills to understand instructions and safety requirements
• Able to work effectively in a supportive team environment

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A friendly, supportive workplace where people and purpose matter.
• Meaningful work where you make a difference every day.
• Opportunities to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care.
• Competitive salary packaging, with up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation.