Position Summary:
The Cleaner of the Kalano Flexible Age Care Centre is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the elderly residents. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for the residents while respecting their cultural and personal needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Cleaning:
•Perform daily cleaning tasks in residents' rooms, common areas, hallway.
•Sweep & mop floors, remove cobwebs.
•Wipe walls within normal reach, clean and dust furniture, and equipment.
•Regularly clean high-touch surfaces to maintain a hygienic environment.
•Clean and maintain bathroom facilities, including sinks, toilets, and showers.
•Attend to stock replacement for example replace toilet paper and hand towels.
•Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, take out wheelie bins to roadside.
•Collapse cardboard boxes and place in trailer ready for disposal.
•Annual spring clean of Resident Rooms
•3 monthly Deep Clean of Kitchen and 3 monthly clean of fans
•High cleans of rooms on request of the Age Care Manager
•Restock cleaning trolley and maintain cleaning stock, request additional stock when needed.
•Ensure all cleaning is provided in accordance with the Age Care Standards
Safety and Infection Control
•Adhere to all infection control protocols and guidelines to prevent the spread of illnesses.
•Use appropriate cleaning agents and equipment to ensure effective cleaning while minimizing any risk to residents and staff.
Documentation
•Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, inventory and any incidents as directed by the Age Care manager. Report any maintenance or issues of concern.
Resident Support:
•Interact with residents in a respectful, friendly, and culturally sensitive manner.
•Report client feedback, both positive and negative. Report all complaints to the Age Care Manager.
The Successful applicant should possess the following:
Qualifications/Certifications/Licences:
•Current First Aid Certificate
•Valid NT Drivers Licence
•Valid Ochre Card
•National Police Check (no more than 2 months old)
Vaccinations:
•Covid 19 Vaccinated
•Influenza vaccinated (annually)
Other:
•Prior experience in cleaning or housekeeping roles preferred.
•Ability to work independently and follow cleaning protocols.
•Physical capability to perform cleaning tasks, including bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods
•Sensitivity to the needs and preferences of the elderly and a compassionate attitude.
•Excellent time management and organisational skills
•Competent literacy, computer skills & IT skills
•Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.
•Adherence to Kalano's Policies and Procedures
•Adherence and understanding of WHS requirements and legislation.
Employment Type: Casual
Salary Range: $ per hour (plus casual loading & other applicable allowances)
Location: Kalano's Flexible Aged Care Facility – Katherine, NT.
Hours of work: Casual hours based on roaster [Monday – Friday | between 08:00am – 4:30pm]
The successful applicant should possess the following:
•Trade qualification in industry relevant field.
•Leadership ability to provide direction and support to team and work autonomously without ongoing direction
•Excellent time management, problem-solving and organisational skills
•Competent literacy, computer skills & IT skills
•Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions
•Adherence to Kalano's Policies and Procedures
•Adherence and understanding of WHS requirements and legislation
•Valid NT Drivers Licence, Valid Ochre Card and willingness to undergo a National Police Check
Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons encouraged to apply
All applications are to include an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role and apply via our Kalano's Careers page before the closing date to be accepted.
Position Descriptions can be obtained from Human Resources.
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Applications Close: Friday, 27th February 2026