Part-Time and Casual Domestic Services Assistants

Saint Nicholas Aged Care – Highgate Hill QLD

Domestic Services Assistant (Cleaning & Laundry)

Part-Time and Casual Positions Available

Above award rates + 12% Superannuation + Penalty Rates

Non-for-profit Organisation (access to salary packaging if PPT!)

About the role

In this role, you will be an integral part of our Environmental Service team at St Nicholas Aged Care, helping to provide a clean, safe and comfortable workplace for our residents.

This role includes a combination of cleaning and laundry duties , completed in accordance with established work routines, infection control requirements and workplace health and safety procedures. You will help maintain resident rooms, bathrooms and shared areas, as well as ensuring residents’ personal clothing is appropriately sorted, washed, dried, folded and returned.

A positive “can-do” attitude is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide services with care and respect for our residents.

What are the key responsibilities?

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

- Cleaning resident rooms and bathrooms to a high standard.
- Cleaning common and public areas across the site.
- Completing cleaning duties in accordance with established schedules and work routines.
- Sorting residents’ clothing in accordance with Infection Control guidelines.
- Washing clothing according to appropriate wash programs and individual resident requirements.
- Washing, drying and/or hanging and folding residents’ personal clothing.




- Distributing personal clothing to residents.
- Cleaning laundry lint filters in accordance with manufacturer instructions and established work routines.
- Monitoring stock levels and ordering laundry and cleaning supplies, including washing powder and cleaning products.
- Receiving goods and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Identifying and reporting maintenance issues, hazards or damaged equipment.
- Respecting residents’ privacy, dignity and personal belongings while maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Complying with Workplace Health and Safety and Infection Control policies and procedures at all times.

What will you bring to the role?

You will demonstrate compassion, sensitivity and respect when working with older people.

Previous experience in commercial cleaning and/or laundry services is desirable.

Experience working in Aged Care, healthcare or a similar environment is highly regarded.

An understanding of protected cleaning practices, including the safe use of chemicals and cleaning products.

Attention to detail and the ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously,



manage your time effectively and work positively as part of a team.

Positive communication and organisational skills.

Flexibility to work across a range of shifts and days, including weekends as required.

Why Join St Nicholas Aged Care?

St Nicholas Aged Care offers a 72-bed facility that strongly supports the Greek elderly community. We are a warm and welcoming residential aged care home, established in 1959 through the vision and dedication of The Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint George, with a strong connection to the Greek community. We are committed to delivering person-centred, culturally appropriate care that respects the dignity, independence, and individual needs of every resident.

St Nicholas provides a culturally appropriate service to residents. Care, diet, diversional therapy and human resource management encompass the need to meet resident’s cultural and linguistic needs. All staff learn a basic level of Greek language to build engagement between staff and residents and to enable resident needs to be met with greater safety and dignity. The staff development program includes cultural and language education.

Benefits You'll Love

- Competitive above award pay rates, including penalty shift opportunities
- Access to up to $15,900 per year in salary packaging through Eziway
- Supportive and values-driven workplace culture.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.

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