Cleaning and Laundry Assistant

  • 24 Stanfield Drive, Wellington Views, TAS, Australia, 7017
  • Casual

Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work truly makes a difference? We’re currently hiring Casual Cleaning Services Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team at Respect Wellington Views. Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, and be part of a workplace that values care, compassion, and community.

About Us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, Queensland, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities. Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

About the role: The Cleaning Services Assistant is responsible to provide cleaning services which contribute to a safe, clean and home like living environment for residents and staff. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide cleaning services according to established cleaning schedules.
  • Mopping, vacuuming and polishing floors, shampooing of carpets, damp dusting, waste management and restocking of supplies.
  • Assist with laundry practices as required.
  • Maintain records of completion of cleaning schedule duties.
  • Safe storage and use of cleaning agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities for each task.
  • Participate in the infection control program.
  • Contribute to a safe environment when undertaking duties ensuring equipment is not obscuring exits and passageways.
  • Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential Requirements:

  • Training or experience in cleaning.
  • Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
  • Knowledge and experience in chemical handling.
  • Australian drivers licence 
  • Experience in residential aged care.
  • To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Why Join Respect?

• Supportive, inclusive, and community focused culture.
• Competitive salary with access to salary packaging benefits.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.

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