Support Worker - Cleaning

Calvary Care; Muswellbrook Shire Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Muswellbrook is seeking a casual Support Worker (Cleaning) to provide essential domestic services for residents within our aged care setting. You will follow routine and project cleaning schedules, ensuring infection control and safety standards are met while contributing to a compassionate care environment.

Join a mission-driven team that values healing, hospitality and respect. The role offers flexible hours, training and development opportunities, and is embedded in a supportive

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience in residential aged care is desirable.
• Passion for working in Aged Care and understanding of the sector.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desire to join a mission-based organisation.
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• WH&S and Infection control knowledge.
• Experience in cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming and dusting.
• Knowledge and experience in safe chemical handling.
• Experience in Aged Care.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning tasks are completed according to routine and project cleaning schedules.
• Cleaning tasks are completed according to infection control and occupational health and safety requirements including the safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Work in accordance with the mission and vision of Calvary and actively participate in developing a culture that promotes Calvary's values of healing, hospitality, stewardship and respect.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Prioritising workloads

Quality improvement

WH&S knowledge

Infection control

Cleaning tasks (mopping)

Job description

Calvary Muswellbrook

Support Worker (Cleaning) - Casual

• 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
• Australia's number-one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey

About the role

The position of Support Worker - Cleaning is an essential part of our integrated team united by our common goal to deliver excellent care, every day. As a Cleaning Support Worker, you will have a crucial role in providing domestic services for our residents.

Your main duties will include:

• Cleaning tasks are completed according to routine and project cleaning schedules
• Cleaning tasks are completed according to infection control and occupational health and safety requirements including the safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals
• Work in accordance with the mission and vision of Calvary and actively participate in developing a culture that promotes Calvary's values of healing, hospitality, stewardship and respect.

About you

• Cleaning experience in residential aged care is desirable
• A passion for working in Aged Care and a sound understanding of the sector
• A strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation

About you

• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• Experience in cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming and dusting
• Knowledge and experience in safe chemical handling ( Desirable)
• Experience in Aged Care (Desirable)

For further information please contact Zee Cochrane on [phone] or email [e-mail]

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
• You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.