Cleaner

Job Title: Cleaner

Location: Mercy Place Keon Park, Reservoir
Employment Type: Casual
Shifts: AM shifts available
Salary: $25.29 – $25.86 per hour
Application Deadline: 10/11/2024

About Mercy Health:

Mercy Health is a for-purpose organization that has been providing care to people for over a century. They operate with a focus on improving health outcomes and offering support to vulnerable individuals, with a special emphasis on caring for the elderly and those in need. Mercy Health employs over 10,000 staff and is recognized for offering secure employment with numerous career opportunities. Their mission is to make a significant impact through compassionate care.

Role Overview:

As a Cleaner at Mercy Place Keon Park, you will be playing a crucial role in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for elderly residents. Your daily responsibilities will involve ensuring the facility is well-kept, following strict hygiene and safety standards.

Cleaner Key Duties:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing common areas, resident rooms, and restrooms.
• Ensure that all cleaning is done in compliance with infection control guidelines to maintain the health and well-being of elderly residents.
• Work independently while ensuring high cleanliness standards in accordance with the facility’s protocols.

What You Bring:

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping roles, preferably within healthcare or aged care settings.
• A strong ability to work independently and maintain consistent cleanliness standards.
• A sense of compassion and empathy towards elderly residents, understanding their unique needs.
• Experience working in aged care or health environments (this is desirable but not essential).

In addition, you’ll need:

• NDIS Clearance or the ability to provide proof that you’re in the process of obtaining it.
• A current COVID-19 certificate, proof of influenza vaccination, and compliance with other vaccination requirements, consistent with public health orders.

Why Join Mercy Health?:

Mercy Health offers you the opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives while also advancing your career. Working at Mercy Health comes with a range of benefits:

• You will work for a for-purpose organization that values compassion, inclusivity, and diversity.
• Mercy Health is recognized as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
• You will have the chance to shape the future of healthcare while growing both professionally and personally.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant qualifications to Mercy Health’s application portal. For further inquiries or to discuss any specific needs during the recruitment process, contact Lorin Jacobs, Catering & Housekeeping Manager, via email at jacobsl@mercy.com.au.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Mercy Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where their operations are based and honors the deep connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have with the land and culture. Mercy Health encourages applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ability, or cultural heritage, and supports a workplace that promotes diversity and inclusion.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly and being part of a supportive team, this role could be a great fit for you!