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Team Stories: Amy

We had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Amy, one of our fantastic Property Services Workers who has been with us since July. Amy shared her passions and what she loves about being a part of the Clean Force team.

Amy wearing the Clean Force uniform and standing in front of a grey wall

Amy (photo supplied)

What do you do at Clean Force?
I am a supported employee on the Western Crew. Some of my daily tasks includes cleaning surfaces, toilets, offices and rubbish removal at our sites.

How long have you worked here?
I have worked with Clean Force since July 2022.

What did you do before you joined Clean Force?
I worked in a café over three years ago.

What’s your team working on at the moment?
We clean the WISE Head Office and the Our Community co-working space. We also clean other sites in the northwest suburbs of the CBD.

What inspires you?
I like helping people who are in need of help.

What’s your proudest Clean Force moment so far?
I’m proud of myself for learning my role and sticking to it. I love helping other people out – it challenges me.

If you didn’t have to work, what would you do?
I would look after and support my friends and my nephew.

What couldn’t you live without?
My precious cats – Magic and Tigglet.

What’s your favourite movie or book?
My favourite TV show at the moment is Heartbreak High on Netflix.

If you could invite three people from any period in history to dinner, who would they be?
P!nk, Taylor Swift, Nicole Scherzinger.

What did you want to be when you were young?
I wanted to be a Police Officer.

What do you do in your spare time?
I like to relax, watch movies, bake cookies and cakes, and see friends.

Tell us something about yourself that might surprise or interest people.
I am a good cook, and I enjoy teaching other people to cook as well.

Anything else you’d like to share?
I have a lot of trust in my crew, and I enjoy my job at Clean Force. Clean Force is like a nice big family.

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Team Stories: Aaron

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Aaron, a Property Services Worker at Clean Force, who has been with our team for over a decade. Aaron shared his journey and experiences, offering insight into what makes Clean Force a great workplace.

Aaron (photo supplied)

Tell us about your journey at Clean Force.
I started at Clean Force, wanting to join the Incito gardening crew. After working a couple of shifts, I found I liked cleaning more and started working with the Clean Force City crew.

How have you grown or changed during your time at Clean Force?
During the ten years I have been with the company, I have [increased my working capacity], so I am very happy. I also love working at the Telstra Global Operations Centre (GOC) – it’s a cool place to work.

How would you describe your time at Clean Force so far?
I am very happy working for Clean Force – it’s a great, supportive company to work for.

Tell us about some personal successes in your time here.
Some personal successes have been getting married, having two kids, and owning our own home.

What’s your goal/hope/vision for your future?
To tell you the truth, I would be happy working at Clean Force for the rest of my career.

What’s made you stay with the company for so long?
Having schizophrenia, the work at the GOC is very manageable for me. Also, I take great satisfaction in my work.

What’s your advice to new staff who join Clean Force?
You can do it – it’s a great company to work for. At the start, I was unsure if I was suited to cleaning; however, the work-life balance is great.

What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about having a job where I can earn money for my children and my house and have a good life.

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Team Stories: Lilith Slater

Today we caught up with our newest recruit, Lilith Slater, who is the Employee Support Officer at our Clean Force Preston office. Lilith spoke to us about her experience with the NDIS and her plans for her new role. Read more below.

Tell us a little bit about your background working with the NDIS.

Before my role at Clean Force, I was a Disability Support Officer/Program Facilitator with two different organisations over the past three years. During this time, I learned so much about the NDIS and Not-for-profit organisations. I have also supported family members with understanding and joining the NDIS.

What are you excited about for your new role?

In my new role as Employee Support Officer, I am looking forward to gaining a better understanding of how the NDIS works regarding supported employment and the behind-the-scenes work that is necessary to make it happen. I am also eager to highlight the importance of employment for people with disability and how it increases their quality of life, self-esteem and self-satisfaction. I have already learned so much about the employees I support, and I cannot wait to provide them with the support they need.

What kind of things will you be working on with the team?

Some of my main projects will be; bringing on new employees to join Clean Force’s already amazing ‘Supported Employee’ crew, networking further between WISE Employment, Clean Force and other service providers to provide employment for people with disability, and ensuring that our supported employees get the high-quality support that they need.

What is the best advice you’ve received?

The best advice I have received would be to take a chance. If you think you may be able to do something but you aren’t 100% sure you are capable, reach out and give it a shot. The chances are that you are your own limitation and don’t see yourself in the same brilliant way that others see you.

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