Support Worker - Cleaning

Calvary; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Paid parental leave

Training and development paths

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary is hiring a Support Worker – Cleaning at our Wendouree, VIC home to provide a safe, clean living environment for residents and a well-supported staff workplace.

You will perform routine cleaning, operate equipment, maintain supplies, and follow infection control and OH&S requirements. Experience in aged care is desirable, and commitment to teamwork is essential.

Calvary offers NFP salary packaging, paid parental leave, training and flexible hours to fit you.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, damp dusting, window cleaning.
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Experience in Aged Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Routine and project cleaning tasks according to established cleaning schedules.
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaning machines and steam cleaners.
• Ensures supplies of clean linen and laundry skip bags are stocked.
• Document completion of scheduled tasks as required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Interpersonal communication

Prioritise workloads

Team collaboration

Infection control 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
• Calvary Kelaston located in Wendouree, VIC!

About the role

The Support Worker – Cleaning will support the delivery of a safe and clean-living environment for residents and work environment for staff in alignment with appropriate standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine and project cleaning tasks according to established cleaning schedules. Cleaning tasks include mopping and vacuuming floors, carpet cleaning, damp dusting, cobweb removal, window cleaning, waste management, restocking of supplies, collection of soiled linen and clothing as required
• Undertakes daily, weekly, monthly cleaning tasks as per homes cleaning schedules and documents completion of the scheduled tasks as required.
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaning machines, steam cleaners and hard floor scrubbers.
• Ensures ample supplies of clean linen, towels, and laundry skip bags are consistently stocked in designated storage areas within the home.

About you

• Experience in cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, damp dusting, window and high cleaning
• Knowledge and experience in safe chemical handling (desirable)
• Completion of cleaning tasks according to infection control and occupational health and safety requirements including the safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Experience in Aged Care is desirable

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.

• 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

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role