Cleaner and Laundry Attendant - Hetti Perkins Aged Care

About the role

ARRCS Hetti Perkins Home for the Aged are sourcing an experienced Cleaner and Laundry Attendant – which includes shifts in the Laundry and Cleaning. This role is being offered on a permanent, full-time roster of 38 hours per week working shifts across all areas and attracts an hourly rate of $29.53 - $31.81 / hour gross base (dependent on prior experience).

This role will primarily see you working across the facility providing all cleaning and laundry services which includes washing and sorting clothing and linen, and general cleaning of residential rooms, floors and public areas.  

This role will suit someone who is comfortable working within an Aged Care facility and enjoys cleaning duties. In addition, we are looking at someone who is happy to support other operational areas within the facility when required. You will be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision. You will understand the importance of your role and the impact it has on our residents.

Please note: Visa Sponsorship is not available with this role.

Benefits of working for us

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD.

• Annual pay rise in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement.
• Salary Packaging through CBB.
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition programs in the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, we will be looking at the following experience and qualifications:

• Previous experience in a cleaning or laundry environment.
• Ability to commit to rostered shifts and understanding of the impact on our residents when allocated shifts are not completed.
• Ability to work well independently as well as with other team members.
• A commitment to genuine, friendly customer service.
• A motivated, enthusiastic, and positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

ARRCS mandatory compliance:

All ARRCS employees are required to have the following. These are not required at time of application, however, if successful in role, must be lodged and or received prior to commencement.

• A National Police Check dated within the last 3 months (only required if successful).
• Current Influenza Vaccination.
• A NDIS Screening check or proof of application. 

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.

So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200.