Support Worker - Cleaning

Calvary Care; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 3,444,000 - 4,133,000; Part 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 Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker – Cleaning in Launceston to maintain a safe, clean living environment for residents and staff. The role emphasizes routine cleaning tasks, safe chemical handling and infection control standards.

You will perform mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning and waste management, with a focus on high cleanliness and safety. Casual hours are available weekdays and weekends to fit your schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with routine cleaning tasks including mopping, vacuuming and window cleaning.
• Familiarity with safe chemical handling and storage protocols.
• Understanding of infection control and occupational safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks according to schedules (mopping, vacuuming, dusting).
• Record completion of cleaning tasks and maintain logs as required.
• Contribute to a safe, clean living environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Safe chemical handling

Infection control awareness

Education

Current Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Support Worker - Cleaning

• 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


• Casual roles available: Calvary Sandhill


• Applicants must be available to work weekdays and weekends.

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


• Recording of the completion of cleaning schedule tasks


• Contributing to a safe, clean living environment for residents and work environment for staff.

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)


• Current Food Handlers Certificate


• High standards in food preparation


• Knowledge of food safety regulations


• 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

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

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