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Make a real difference in Residential Aged Care

About the Role

As a Housekeeping Services Assistant, cleaning and laundry, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that helps create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for older South Australians living in our aged care homes. Your attention to detail and care will directly impact the comfort and wellbeing of residents making their home feel truly like home.

You’ll work alongside hospitality, clinical, and personal care teams to deliver high standards of cleanliness using modern systems like iClean and Interclean. Whether you’re refreshing a resident’s room, tidying shared spaces, or ensuring infection control protocols are followed, your work will be valued and appreciated every day.

We currently have permanent part-time (PPT) and casual opportunities available across our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Start your day with a team briefing and connect with caring colleagues

Cleaning Duties

• • Clean and refresh resident rooms: vacuuming, dusting, polishing, and changing linens
  • Maintain hygiene in bathrooms and communal areas using infection control protocols
  • Use advanced cleaning systems to streamline your work and ensure compliance
  • Monitor supplies and equipment, reporting any issues to your supervisor
  • Respect residents’ privacy and preferences while creating a homely atmosphere

Laundry Duties

• • Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute resident clothing and linen
  • Ensure all laundry is handled safely and hygienically in line with infection control procedures
  • Operate laundry equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Maintain accurate identification and handling of residents’ personal items and garments
  • Monitor laundry supplies and report any equipment faults or maintenance requirements

What You’ll Get

• Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 for meals & entertainment
• Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development: Ongoing training, upskilling, and internal career pathways
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks paid leave for eligible team members
• Novated Leasing: Save on vehicle costs with tax-effective options
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate your achievements and milestones

What You’ll Bring

• Full work rights in Australia (essential)
• DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential)
• Experience in aged care, hospitality, or health settings (desirable)
• Familiarity with iClean and Interclean systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and infection control
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• A respectful, team-oriented approach to your work

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, you’re encouraged to apply and tell us why this role is right for you.

About UnitingSA

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit community service organisation with over 100 years of history supporting South Australians. With five aged care homes across Adelaide (located in West Lakes, Seaton, Hawksbury Gardens, Wesley House, and Westminster Village), we’re committed to creating environments where residents feel safe, supported, and valued, and where team members are empowered to grow and thrive.

Let’s Have a Chat

If you would like to know more about this role, please reach out to Paola at 0459 858 624 for a confidential discussion.

You can review the Job Description by following the prompts to apply.

We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.

If you require any assistance in submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent & Acquisition team on 08 8440 2120.

Applications close Thursday 12 November 2026

Please note, UnitingSA retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.

Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.