Cleaner

Description

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation across the childcare centre, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Cleaning & Housekeeping

• Perform daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, common areas, kitchen, toilets, and outdoor play areas
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors and surfaces
• Clean and sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles, tables, chairs, toys, and equipment
• Ensure all learning materials and toys are regularly cleaned and disinfected

Sanitation & Hygiene

• Maintain strict hygiene standards in accordance with childcare and health regulations
• Clean and sanitise toilets, wash basins, and diaper-changing areas frequently
• Dispose of waste properly, including diapers and general refuse

Support to Centre Operations

• Assist in setting up and clearing classrooms, dining areas, and activities when required
• Refill supplies such as soap, tissue paper, cleaning materials, and sanitation products
• Support in simple kitchen cleaning duties (e.g. washing utensils, maintaining cleanliness of food preparation areas)

Health & Safety Compliance

• Adhere to workplace safety guidelines and proper use of cleaning chemicals
• Ensure cleaning products are stored safely away from children
• Report maintenance issues, damages, or hazards to the Centre Principal or relevant personnel

Requirements

Prior experience in cleaning or housekeeping preferred (especially in schools, childcare, or healthcare settings)

Able to perform manual cleaning tasks

Knowledge of basic hygiene and sanitation practices

Responsible, reliable, and able to work independently

Good attitude and willingness to support a childcare environment