Cleaner

**General information**:

- Position number
- 50500870
- Posted date
- 27-Dec-2024
- Closed date
- 24-Jan-2025
- Business unit
- Residential Aged Care
- Division
- Southern Operations
- Office location
- Blackburn South

**Description and requirements**:

- Working within a supportive and dynamic team, you will be provided with a challenging and diverse work environment, as well as an opportunity for you to contribute and make a real difference to the residential aged care community.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Ensure all cleaning requirements are met each shift.
- Interacting with the residents in a friendly, helpful, and positive manner
- Perform routine cleaning tasks in resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other designated areas of the facility, following established cleaning protocols.
- Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout the facility.
- Report any maintenance issues or concerns to the appropriate department for prompt resolution.
- Adhere to infection control policies and procedures to minimize the risk of infection transmission.
- Follow safe work practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.**About you**
- As a collaborative member of the team, you will possess:

- Previous cleaning experience in a commercial, health care or Aged Care environment; or the willingness and motivation to learn
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment used in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow cleaning protocols and schedules.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
- A positive attitude and a compassionate approach to elderly residents.
- Understanding and adherence to infection control practices.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if required.

**Why work for us?**
- Enjoy a flexible working environment to balance your life and wellbeing. Full time, part time or flexible working hours across all days and shifts to suit you.
- Competitive hourly rates and paid overtime with the ability to purchase annual leave / take unpaid leave.
- Strong professional and clinical development programs including Graduate Nurse Program, Student Placement, Traineeships and Study Assistance Programs.
- Be inspired, be supported and be developed with progressive career pathways and opportunities to relocate to any of our residences across Australia.
- Vehicle financing through salary packaging, novated leasing and super contributions.
- Discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more through Maxxia Rewards and My Brands.
- Discounts on selected health insurance and access to wellbeing services.
- Reward and recognition programs including our Annual National Care Awards.
- Employee wellness platforms including EAP, providing counselling, financial advice and personal support.
- Employee Referral Program - refer a friend and be rewarded.

**About Regis**
Regis offers a diverse range of care options including residential aged care, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite. Regis is one of the largest providers of aged care in Australia and cares for more than 7,000 residents and clients each year.

**Our Culture**
To deliver on our purpose, we foster collaborative teams where everyone’s contribution is valued and our community of support is truly exceptional. With national support and local care, you'll be part of a team that truly cares. At Regis be inspired, be supported and be developed with progressive carer pathways. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and individuals from all backgrounds, including those caring for and living with a disability.

**Ready to apply?**
If our approach to caring and this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.