Domestic Assistant - Rockingham

MercyCare; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,000

Childcare discounts

Options to purchase additional leave

Career pathways and training

Wellbeing program including discounted

Job summary

MercyCare is seeking a casual Cleaner to help create a clean, comfortable environment for residents. You will perform cleaning and laundry, handle equipment safely and follow hygiene and infection prevention practices, working respectfully with residents and staff.

It’s practical, hands-on work where the little things really do make a difference. You bring experience in cleaning, ideally in aged care, a current Infection Prevention Control certificate, WHS knowledge, and attention to detail with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning, ideally in aged care or a similar environment.
• Infection Prevention Control certificate.
• Good understanding of workplace health, safety, hygiene and infection prevention.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Respectful and caring around residents.
• Confidence using cleaning equipment and handling products safely.
• National Police Clearance obtained within the last six months.

Responsibilities

• Help create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents.
• Carry out cleaning and laundry duties and use equipment safely.
• Follow hygiene and infection prevention practices.
• Work respectfully around residents, visitors and team.
• Contribute to a supportive and efficient care home environment.

Skills

Experience in cleaning

Infection Prevention Certificate

WHS & infection prevention knowledge

Attention to detail

Respectful around residents

Safe use of cleaning equipment

National Police Clearance (last 6m)

Education

Infection Prevention Control certificate

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning, and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

About the role

You’ll help create a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for our residents. You’ll carry out cleaning and laundry duties, use equipment and products safely, follow hygiene and infection prevention practices, and work respectfully around residents, visitors and your team. It’s practical, hands-on work where the little things really do make a difference. This is a casual role.

About you

If you’re someone who takes pride in a job well done, has an eye for the little details and enjoys being part of a supportive team, you’ll feel right at home in this role. You’ll bring a reliable and organised approach, be happy working independently, and always be ready to pitch in and lend a hand when your team needs you. Your key experience will include:

• Previous experience in cleaning, domestic services, ideally in aged care or a similar environment
• Infection Prevention Control certificate
• Good understanding of workplace health, safety, hygiene and infection prevention
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• A respectful and caring approach when working around residents
• Confidence using cleaning equipment and handling cleaning products safely
• National Police Clearance obtained within the last six months

About the benefits

You’ll become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organisation passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities. As a valued team member, you’ll also enjoy access to:

• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000!
• Childcare discounts for your little ones
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

Mercy Care values individuality. If you experience neuro diversity or live with a disability and would like support or accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at [e-mail]

At MercyCare, every person matters.

With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.