Cleaning Assistant

CLEANER

The Organisation

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited ("UPA") is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have "our people by our side". With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Our services include: -

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Cleaner to join our team at Yeoval Hostel in our Western Region.You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and by providing a high standard of quality care to facility residents by providing and maintaining a high standard of cleaning within the facility.

What you bringto the role

• An ability to demonstrate a high standard of cleanliness
• An ability to demonstrate empathy with aged residents
• An ability to work without close supervision and in a safe manner
• Knowledge of infection control and hazardous substances
• Be aware of continual improvement processes
• Desirable to hold a current First Aid Certificate
• Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety
• Availability to work various shifts across various days

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support provided
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

Interested
Simply click on the 'apply now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at .

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at .

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Talent Team at .