Job Description

St Mary's Aged Care is looking for Cleaning and Kitchenhand staff to join our excellent team.

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St Mary's prides itself on providing a wide variety of freshly cooked meals and snacks, as well as clean/fresh cleaning and laundry services. Applicants need to be hard working and have a willingness to provide quality services to our Residents.

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At St Mary's our staff understand the importance of working together as team and provide good quality services to our Resident's

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Full training will be provided in our supportive team environment. We are looking for positive individuals who have a willingness to learn new skills. We will provide paid buddy shifts and then a set roster of a minimum of 3 shifts per week moving forward. References are essential.

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NO VACCINE REQUIRED

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Cleaner/Laundry Key Responsibilities:
n As a Cleaner in our aged care facility, you will be a vital part of the care team. Your responsibilities will include:

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- General Cleaning: Daily cleaning of resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, staff offices, and hallways – including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
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- Toilet and Hygiene Cleaning: Thorough cleaning and disinfection of toilets and bathrooms, including handling and cleaning areas affected by faecal matter or bodily fluids.
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- Kitchen Cleaning: Cleaning of kitchen and food prep areas, including benches, appliances, dishwashing zones, and floors – maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.
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- Laundry Support: Assisting with laundry tasks such as washing, folding, and distributing linen and resident clothing as needed.
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- Room Cleaning: Performing deep cleans of resident rooms after discharges or room moves, ensuring rooms are ready for new residents.
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- Contact Precaution Set-Up & Cleaning:



Preparing and cleaning rooms for residents requiring contact precautions due to infectious conditions. This includes: - Using appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - Setting up isolation signage and equipment (gloves, gowns, masks, sanitiser) - Following strict infection control procedures when entering and exiting rooms - Cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces and equipment to prevent cross-contamination - Ad Hoc & Emergency Cleaning: Responding promptly to spills, accidents, and other urgent cleaning needs.
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As a Kitchen Hand in our aged care facility, your duties will include:

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- Food Preparation Assistance: Supporting the chef and kitchen team in preparing meals, including chopping, portioning, and plating food.
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- Diet-Specific Support: Assisting with the preparation and delivery of texture-modified diets (e.g. soft, minced, or pureed), as per individual resident requirements.
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- Dishwashing and Cleaning: Operating dishwashers, hand-washing items as needed, and ensuring all kitchen utensils, plates, and equipment are cleaned and sanitised.
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- Maintaining Cleanliness: Ensuring all kitchen surfaces, floors, benches, and equipment are cleaned regularly and meet hygiene standards.
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- Waste Management: Disposing of kitchen waste appropriately, including food scraps and recycling, in line with facility guidelines.
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- Stocking and Storage: Assisting with the unpacking and storage of food deliveries, checking expiry dates, and maintaining correct storage temperatures.
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- Food Safety & Infection Control: Following all food safety regulations and infection control procedures, including the correct use of PPE, hand hygiene, and avoiding cross-contamination.
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- Meal Service Support: Assisting with plating and distributing meals to residents, and collecting used dishes and trays after meals.
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- Fast-Paced Environment: Working efficiently to meet strict meal service times while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
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What we are looking for:

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- National Police Certificate or willing to obtain
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- Experience in a cleaning role (preferably in healthcare or aged care).
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- Understanding of infection control, hygiene standards, and PPE use.
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- Confidence in managing challenging cleaning tasks, including faecal clean-up and isolation room procedures.
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- A calm, respectful, and compassionate approach when working around elderly and vulnerable individuals.
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- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
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- Previous experience as a kitchen hand, preferably in aged care, health care, or a commercial kitchen environment.
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- Understanding of food safety standards.
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- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding role with high attention to detail.
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- Compassion and respect when working in an environment supporting elderly and vulnerable residents.Valuable communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
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Working Hours

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Cleaning/Laundry - Mon-Fri 6.30-14.30

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Why Join Us?

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- Be part of a dedicated, friendly team making a real difference in residents' daily lives.
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- Learn and grow in a respected and essential industry.
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- Enjoy the variety and challenge of a fast-paced, hands-on role.
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📌 Kitchenhand/Cleaning/Laundry (Queensland)
🏢 St Mary's Aged Care
📍 Queensland