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Cleaner Jobs in Australia. Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our team in Victor Harbour on a permanent part-time basis. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness while contributing to the health, safety, and comfort of our residents. Working Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, you’ll be part of a supportive team environment that puts person-centred care at the heart of everything we do.
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Located just one hour from Adelaide, Victor Harbor has so much to offer. The hub of the Fleurieu Peninsula with the famous Port Elliot Bakery located close by. A sea change with so much to offer anyone! If this is something that appeals to you, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you!
About The Role
This position will work as part of a cohesive team by undertaking general cleaning for the provision of high quality services. You will work in a safe and inclusive manner that reflects our Southern Cross Care Better for life model to provide person centred care and support.
- dusting and polishing of furniture
- mopping, sweeping and vacuuming of floors
- cleaning bathrooms and toilets
- removal of rubbish
- Listening with empathy to residents and their representatives about cleaning
requests and reporting to the Supervisor any requests that cannot be immediately actioned - Working positively and collaboratively with other staff to provide person centred safe and effective cleaning services and supports
- Supporting and mentoring new housekeeping staff as well as assisting other cleaning staff as required
- Reporting any risks that have the potential to cause an accident or injury
About You
- Previous cleaning experience in a commercial role
- Adequate communication skills and a good level of English literacy
- The ability to read written instructions and speak in a manner that older people can understand
- Excellent time management skills to manage your workload without direct supervision in order to complete tasks within the allocated time
- A good understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours
- A basic knowledge of the requirements of the Aged Care Standards as are applicable to the role
About Us
Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
