Cleaning Services Assistant

Respect Aged Care; Victoria; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals and holiday accommodation

Job summary

Respect Aged Care is seeking a Cleaning Services Assistant to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment in a residential aged care setting. This casual role focuses on cleaning resident rooms, shared living areas and facilities, with a commitment to hygiene and infection control.

You will contribute to a home-like atmosphere for residents, staff, and visitors, with weekend and rotating shifts. Join a purpose-driven team offering meaningful work and opportunities to grow within aged care.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Flexible scheduling

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

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.