Residential Cleaner

Outlook (Aust) Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Supportive team

Onboarding program

Ongoing training

Salary packaging

Travel reimbursement

Uniform provided

EAP

Job summary

Outlook is seeking Residential Cleaner – Aged Care to assist older adults in maintaining independence at home. You will perform domestic cleaning tasks and provide compassionate, person-centred support in a community setting.

Role offers part-time hours with flexible scheduling, travel between client services, and access to training. Applicants should bring reliability, strong hygiene standards, and a positive work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience providing domestic cleaning services or similar roles emphasizing cleanliness and hygiene.
• Kind, compassionate and caring approach to support older people at home.
• Ability to perform household cleaning tasks and maintain a hygienic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality service.
• Good communication and time management with clients.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with smartphone-based schedules and forms.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum carpets and floors and dust surfaces.
• Mop floors and clean bathrooms and kitchens.
• Empty bins and maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Assist with general domestic duties to support clients at home.
• Deliver services following organisational policies and person-centred approach.
• Travel between client services with reliable transport.

Skills

Domestic cleaning

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Mobile apps

Reliability

Physical fitness

Driver's licence

Tools

Mobile apps

Job description

Working hours:

Part Time – Hours varied ranging between the hours of 8am - 4pm. We are looking for people with full or near full availability

Role:

Residential Cleaner – Aged Care

Wages:

SCHADS Award Conditions

We currently have both Casual and Part Time opportunities available. We ask that applicants have broad availability; however, we are committed to offering flexibility and will work with you to accommodate your existing commitments.

About the role:

As a Residential Cleaner with Outlook, you will support older people to remain living independently in their own homes by providing high quality domestic assistance services. Duties include a range of household cleaning tasks such as vacuuming carpets and floors, dusting and wiping surfaces, mopping hard floor areas, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, cleaning kitchens including benches, sinks and appliances, emptying bins, and maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic home environment. Other general domestic duties may be required to support clients in maintaining their homes to a high standard. You will be responsible for delivering services in line with organisational policies and procedures while maintaining a professional person centred approach. This is a rewarding role that makes a genuine difference in the lives of our clients.

What we are looking for:

• Experience providing domestic cleaning services, or experience in a role where maintaining cleanliness and hygiene was a key responsibility.
• A kind, compassionate and caring approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting older people to remain independent in their own homes.
• The ability to complete a range of household cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, emptying bins, and maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic home environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
• The ability to build positive relationships with clients while maintaining professionalism and respecting client choice, dignity and independence.
• Self motivation, a positive work ethic, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Smartphone and basic digital literacy to access schedules, complete required forms/training, and maintain accurate case notes using mobile aps
• Reliability, dependability, honesty and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• The physical capability to safely undertake the demands of the role, including regular vacuuming, mopping, bending, lifting, carrying cleaning equipment and other manual cleaning tasks.

Why work for us:

• Flexible shifts that can fit around your lifestyle and commitments
• Rewarding work that makes a real difference, helping older people remain independent in their own homes
• A Supportive welcoming team culture where your contribution is valued
• Strong Onboarding Process with Buddy shifts to start
• Ongoing training, development and support to help you succeed in your role
• Salary packaging options to help you pay less tax, increasing your take home pay
• Travel reimbursement between client services
• Uniform provided
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing

Successful applicants will have and/or undertake before commencing.

• National Police Check
• Current NSW Driver's Licence and reliable transport to travel between client services (travel reimbursement applies)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Smartphone and basic digital literacy to access schedules, complete required forms and training, and maintain accurate case notes.
• Ability to work independently and travel throughout the local community

About us:

Outlook is a not for profit organisation dedicated to building an inclusive society. We empower people with disabilities and those experiencing disadvantage, providing opportunities for meaningful community participation and equal rights. Outlook Australia’s vision is to create an inclusive society for all. We are a thriving, sustainable organisation dedicated to promoting the empowerment of people with disabilities and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate through two key divisions: Community Services, which provides life skills, in home care, and community access support, and Social Enterprise, which creates employment opportunities for people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Outlook, we recognise that everyone is unique and may require different support to participate fully in the recruitment process. If there are any adjustments we can make to help you showcase your skills, experience, and potential, please contact our recruitment team ***********@outlookaust.org.au. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

Outlook is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities.