CHOICES & Aged Care Cleaner
- Provide light house cleaning, laundry and household support in clients’ homes.
- Interact respectfully and compassionately with older people and people living with disability, working independently and as part of a team.
- Travel between shifts using a personal vehicle and meet required licensing, insurance and screening checks.
Description
CHOICES & Aged Care Cleaner
Canberra
Permanent Part-Time
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual for the role of CHOICES & Aged Care Cleaner. This flexible role will offer successful applicants the opportunity to deliver a valuable service to people who are ageing and/or living with a disability. Our clients are living in their own homes and/or with family. The CHOICES & Aged Care Services are a passionate and supportive team with the shared purpose of delivering services that will improve the lives of those we support.
The types of support you would be providing include, but are not limited to:
– General house cleaning – essential light cleaning including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, and toilets.
– Ensure all common areas, including lounges, dining areas, and washrooms, are clean and well-maintained.
– Laundry services – wash, dry and iron items, change bed sheets, and wash those removed.
– Interact with clients respectfully and compassionately, providing a friendly and reassuring presence.
– Participate in team meetings and training.
– Adhere to all policies and procedures within the organisation.
Required Skills
– The ability and willingness to engage with people in a non-judgmental way.
– Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
– Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on compassionate interactions with elderly residents.
– Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
– Problem-solving skills and the ability to follow instructions.
– Flexible and adaptable to varied cleaning environments and schedules.
– Personal alignment with the agency’s mission and values.
About You
The ideal person we are looking for has:
– Workers are required to use their own vehicle to travel between shifts, therefore, comprehensive care insurance is required.
– A current driver’s licence.
– A valid National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
– A Working With Vulnerable People Card or willingness to obtain one.
– Basic computer skills (for reporting and communication purposes) are an advantage but not mandatory.
– A smart phone.
Why Join Us?
What we offer:
– Generous salary packaging to boost your income
– Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing
– Opportunities for professional development
– A family-friendly workplace
– A day off on your birthday
– Certified Great Place to Work
About Us
Marymead CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion, and Inclusivity.
How to apply
Submit an updated resume and provide a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing all listed requirements.
Applications to: *********************
Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Company Overview
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn, a well-respected, not-for-profit organisation servicing the ACT and southern and western regional areas of NSW, has been delivering a range of high quality, individual and family support services (children, young people and their families) for over 60 years. With offices in Canberra and in NSW at Goulburn, Moruya, Bega, Young and Wagga Wagga, Marymead CatholicCare’s array of programs and services include children & young people’s services, family & relationship services, counselling & therapeutic supports, out of home & foster care, mental health support, disability services, tenancy & property management, accommodation & support services, alcohol & other drug supports, homelessness services, retirement living and aged care. Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is the social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Providing person-centered services in times of need, to make a positive difference, across the lifespan.
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