Support Worker - Cleaning

About the role

Calvary Mirridong in Bendigo, Victoria, is looking for a Support Worker - Cleaning to help deliver a safe and clean living environment for residents and a clean working environment for staff, in line with appropriate standards. Both part-time and fixed-term opportunities are available.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine and project cleaning tasks according to established cleaning schedules, including mopping and vacuuming floors, carpet cleaning, damp dusting, cobweb removal, window cleaning, waste management, restocking of supplies and collecting soiled linen and clothing as required.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks as per the homes' cleaning schedules and document completion of scheduled tasks.
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaning machines, steam cleaners and hard floor scrubbers.
• Keep clean linen, towels and laundry skip bags consistently stocked in designated storage areas within the home.

Required profile

• Experience in cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, damp dusting and window and high cleaning.
• Experience in aged care is desirable.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation.

Required skills

• Knowledge and experience of safe chemical handling (desirable).
• Ability to complete cleaning tasks according to infection control and occupational health and safety requirements, including safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Effective written and verbal communication, ability to prioritise workloads and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• Paid parental leave.
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities.
• Flexible hours.

Candidates must complete pre-employment checks, which may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks and a health evaluation.