more info
For more information on our company, services or procedures please see the following.
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ndis & other disability support
We are a registered disability provider across multiple programs including the NDIS. Whether you were injured at work, in a traffic accident or were born with a disability we can provide support for you.
Frequently asked QueStions
There's a lot of useful information about our services across the website. If you are still unsure of something, check out our FAQ's or send us a quick email and say hello.
client testimonials
We love our clients, and our clients love us and the support we provide. We regularly touch base to ensure we are always meeting their needs. Read our clients thoughts about us here.
work with US
We currently hire casual employees to provide all of our services. To apply for an open position check out Indeed where we post job adverts when necessary or beat us to it and email us your resume.
how we work
A little more info on how we go about providing our high-quality services to our clients' week in and week out. How we clean, our security measures and the infection control procedures we have in place is all right here.
what makes green squirrel different?
Not all cleaning service providers are the same. Green Squirrel is different because of our hiring policy.
The industry as a whole will try to claim that good cleaners are hard to come by or people just don't have a strong work ethic anymore. This is how they try to explain their high turnover of staff.
But the truth is people are happy to clean for a living and will work hard, if they are treated well in return.
A lot of cleaning positions are contractors paid for the time they are working and not in between jobs.
For those cleaning in hotels or hospitals it doesn't make much difference, but for the domestic space it can make it difficult to make a meaningful wage. They can be out of the house 8-10 hours of the day but only get paid for 4-6 of those.
It feels like they are working full time but only coming away with a part time wage.
With this in mind you can understand why people don't stay in these positions very long. They go and find something better.
Hourly paid employees means that our staff are provided with stability and a wage they can rely on so they can focus on supporting our clients.
Here's some information about the different providers on the market. Use this to choose the best provider for your home and family.
cleaning providers and their differences
| GREEN SQUIRREL | CLEANING AGENCIES | CLEANING PERSONS | ||
| All products & equipment are provided by the company | Usually uses clients own products & equipment | Usually uses clients own products & equipment | ||
| Provides full insurance at no extra cost to the employee | Will provide insurance but often asks contractors to contribute to the cost | Insurers won't cover individuals if they don't have an ABN | ||
| Ensures checks and clearances are valid and kept up to date | Normally makes sure checks are valid and kept up to date | Is up to the individual to maintain the validity of their accreditations. | ||
| Pays hourly in line with the Cleaning Services Award 2010 plus superannuation | Independent contractors don't need to be paid award rates or superannuation | Often make less than if employed and not earning enough to salary sacrifice | ||
| Employees are covered by workers insurance if they get injured at work | Subcontractors are not required to have work cover insurance | Income protection insurance can be expensive, so individuals go without | ||
| Ensures employees are fully trained and that high standards are met | Does not provide training or standard quality | Up to the individual to ensure they maintain a high quality of work | ||
| Meets clients first to ensure employees workplaces are safe | Do not pre meet or inspect properties before accepting the work | Hopes their clients are good people who won't take advantage of them | ||
| Provides a supportive and inclusive team-based work environment | Independent contractors often work on their own which can be lonely | Often work on their own whilst the which can be lonely over time | ||
| Has other staff to cover if an employee needs to take time off | If their cleaner is away, the client will be sent a person they have not met | If an individual takes holidays or is unwell the client has to go without |
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