* Location: 31 Verdon St, Pelican Waters, QLD, 4551, Australia
* Employee Type: Permanent Part Time
Contact information
* Contact Name: HR Manager
* Contact Phone: 4***
St Mary's Aged Care is looking for Cleaning staff to join our excellent team.
St Mary's prides itself on providing a wide variety of freshly cooked meals and snacks, as well as clean/fresh cleaning and laundry services. Applicants need to be hard working and have a willingness to provide quality services to our Residents.
At St Mary's our staff understand the importance of working together as a team and provide good quality services to our Resident's.
Full training will be provided in our supportive team environment. We are looking for positive individuals who have a willingness to learn new skills. We will provide paid buddy shifts and then a set roster of a minimum of 3 shifts per week moving forward. References are essential.
NO VACCINE REQUIRED
Cleaner/Laundry Key Responsibilities
* General Cleaning: Daily cleaning of resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, staff offices, and hallways – including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
* Toilet and Hygiene Cleaning: Thorough cleaning and disinfection of toilets and bathrooms, including handling and cleaning areas affected by faecal matter or bodily fluids.
* Kitchen Cleaning: Cleaning of kitchen and food prep areas, including benches, appliances, dishwashing zones, and floors – maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.
* Laundry Support: Assisting with laundry tasks such as washing, folding, and distributing linen and resident clothing as needed.
* Room Cleaning: Performing deep cleans of resident rooms after discharges or room moves, ensuring rooms are ready for new residents.
Contact Precaution Set-Up & Cleaning
* Using appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
* Setting up isolation signage and equipment (gloves, gowns, masks, sanitiser)
* Following strict infection control procedures when entering and exiting rooms
* Cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces and equipment to prevent cross-contamination
Ad Hoc & Emergency Cleaning
* Responding promptly to spills, accidents, and other urgent cleaning needs.
What we are looking for
* National Police Certificate or willing to obtain
* Experience in a cleaning role (preferably in healthcare or aged care).
* Understanding of infection control, hygiene standards, and PPE use.
* Confidence in managing challenging cleaning tasks, including faecal clean-up and isolation room procedures.
* A calm, respectful, and compassionate approach when working around elderly and vulnerable individuals.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Previous experience as a kitchen hand, preferably in aged care, health care, or a commercial kitchen environment.
* Understanding of food safety standards.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding role with high attention to detail.
* Compassion and respect when working in an environment supporting elderly and vulnerable residents.
* Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a dedicated, friendly team making a real difference in residents' daily lives.
* Learn and grow in a respected and essential industry.
* Enjoy the variety and challenge of a fast-paced, hands‑on role.
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