Support Worker - Cleaning

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Oaklands is seeking Hospitality Assistants for our residential home in Oaklands Park. You will join a large hospitality team, supporting cleaners and laundry staff as part of a caring, mission-driven organisation.

We value friendly, dependable team members with good time management who can support residents, including those living with dementia, while following infection control and safety guidelines. This permanent role offers development and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation preferred but not essential.
• Experience in microfiber cleaning preferred but not essential.
• Excellent customer service approach, friendly and bubbly personality.
• Effective time management skills and experience in a fast paced environment.
• Basic understanding of dementia care requirements and Aged Care standards appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with catering service to meet resident’s food requirements.
• Follow written protocols for special dietary requests.
• Assist with the preparation of the Dining rooms.
• Work with the food safety plan and legislative guidelines.
• Maintain a high standard of cleaning to resident’s rooms and all general areas.
• Adhere to infection control, manual handling, WHS procedures.
• Maintain open communication with the team.

Skills

Hospitality

Cleaning

Food service support

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Food safety knowledge

Job description

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Reporting to the Home Manager located in Oaklands Park, we currently have an opportunity for Cleaners to join our team!

• Oaklands Park, SA, Australia, 5046
• Permanent
• Closing on: Oct 12 2026

Position Description

Support Worker - Calvary Oaklands

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Reporting to the Home Manager located in Oaklands Park, we currently have an opportunity for Cleaners to join our team!

About The Role

We are looking for Hospitality Assistants for our residential home at Oaklands Park.

As a passionate and experienced Hospitality Assistant, Cleaners and Laundry assistants, you will work as a member of our large hospitality team.

Cleaning:

• Assist with the catering service to meet resident’s food requirements. This will include food preparation, food storage, food hygiene, distribution and serving meals.
• Follow written protocols for special dietary requests.
• Assist with the preparation of the Dining rooms.
• Work with the food safety plan and legislative guidelines.
• Maintain a high standard of cleaning to resident’s rooms and all general areas.
• Adhere to infection control, manual handling, WHS procedures.
• Maintain efficient and open communication.

What you bring:

• Experience in basic food preparation preferred but not essential
• Experience in micro-fibre cleaning preferred but not essential
• Excellent customer service approach, friendly and bubbly personality
• Effective time management skills and experience in a fast paced environment
• Basic understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours and also basic knowledge of the requirements of the Aged Care standards will be high regarded
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you