Housekeeping - Cheltenham Manor

Medical-and-Aged-Care-Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with 25% casualloading

EAP program

Refer a friend

JB-Hi-Fi employee discounts

Staff recognition programs

Regular shift opportunities

Job summary

Medical & Aged Care Group operates Cheltenham Manor Aged Care in Melbourne's southeast, inviting reliable people to join the housekeeping team on a casual basis. The role combines cleaning and laundry to keep resident rooms and facilities clean, safe and welcoming for residents.

We seek individuals who take pride in their work, are flexible, punctual and care about resident comfort, dignity and quality of life. ACA standards and confidentiality are important, with shifts offered per roster needs.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning, housekeeping or laundry experience.
• Sound knowledge of infection control practices.
• Experience operating commercial laundry equipment (highly regarded).
• Ability to work independently and use your initiative.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in aged care or a healthcare environment (highly regarded).
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with cleaning schedules and duty lists.
• Maintain residents’ rooms, bathrooms, common areas and facilities to required hygiene standards.
• Laundry residents’ personal clothing and home linen with care.
• Follow infection prevention and control, WHS and facility policies.
• Complete required documentation accurately.
• Report hazards, risks and incidents promptly.

Skills

Cleaning & housekeeping

Laundry handling

Infection control

Independence & initiative

Communication

Tools

Commercial laundry equipment

Job description

Housekeeping Attendant (Cleaning & Laundry)

• Friendly team and supportive working environment!
• Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle and availability!
• 2 x Casual positions available, with 25% casual loading

About Us

Medical & Aged Care Group (MAACG) is a family owned and operated healthcare organisation that embraces best practices, continuous improvement and social responsibility. We are proud to create a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are treated like family and residents receive high quality, person centred care.

Cheltenham Manor Aged Care is one of eleven residential aged care homes operated by Medical & Aged Care Group, a privately owned, family operated healthcare organisation that has been delivering exceptional care to older Australians since 1995. Located in the heart of Cheltenham in Melbourne’s southeast, Cheltenham Manor is a warm and welcoming community where residents (150 beds) feel truly at home. The home prides itself on delivering high quality, person centred care in a safe, comfortable and homelike environment.

About the Role

Excellent opportunity for Casual Housekeeping Attendants to join our Housekeeping team at Cheltenham Manor Aged Care.

We are seeking reliable, hardworking and caring people who take pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming home for our residents.

Our Housekeeping role combines cleaning and laundry duties. You will keep residents’ rooms and common areas clean and hygienic, and launder residents’ personal clothing and the home’s linen with care. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys being busy, takes pride in their work, and wants to make a real difference to residents’ comfort, dignity and quality of life.

We have 2 x Casual positions available. Shifts will be offered based on roster needs and your availability. We are looking for people to start in these roles ASAP.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay plus 25% casual loading and shift allowances
• Flexible shifts that work around your availability
• EAP program
• Refer a friend benefit program
• JB-Hi-Fi employee discounts
• Staff recognition programs
• Regular shift opportunities within a supportive team

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with cleaning schedules and duty lists
• Maintain residents’ rooms, bathrooms, common areas and facilities to required hygiene standards
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely and efficiently

Laundry

• Launder residents’ personal clothing with care, making sure items are returned to the right resident and look their best
• Launder facility linen and keep a sufficient supply of clean, well presented linen for daily needs
• Operate laundry equipment safely and correctly

Across both

• Follow infection prevention and control, WHS and facility policies
• Complete required documentation accurately
• Report hazards, risks and incidents promptly
• Work cooperatively with the care, kitchen and housekeeping teams
• Treat residents with respect and maintain their privacy and dignity

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous cleaning, housekeeping or laundry experience
• Sound knowledge of infection control practices
• Experience operating commercial laundry equipment (highly regarded)
• Ability to work independently and use your initiative
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in aged care or a healthcare environment (highly regarded)
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards (highly regarded)

Requirements

• Current Employment Police Check (Required)
• Australian working rights (Required)
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual and cultural differences
• Ability to participate in compulsory education and training sessions

Our Values

At MAACG, our values guide everything we do:

Compassion | Integrity | Dignity | Diversity | Accountability | Family | Respect

If you take pride in your work and want to help create a clean, comfortable and caring home for older Australians, we would love to hear from you.