* Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits
* Permanent part time position available
o Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm
* Employee well-being program with great discounts
* Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually to maximise your take home pay
Are you ready to make a change?
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.
Daily duties in this role include but are not limited to;
* 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
For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to our website or the attached position description.
About you
We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
* 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.
When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your well being and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.
Apply online:
Enquiries: lee.dyson@southerncrosscare.com.au
Applications close: 4pm on Thursday 24th of July 2025