Laundry Services Assistants
Respect, Australia
Job Description
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our aged care facility, where you'll provide essential support to our residents.
The Organisation:
Respect is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.
The Position:
We are currently seeking Laundry Services Assistants to join our team. There are multiple opportunities available. The Laundry Services Assistant is responsible for the provision of laundry services in accordance with infection control and laundry practice standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all resident personal clothing and laundry items are labeled.
- Safely transport and handles soiled linen in accordance with infection control requirements.
- Launders linen and resident personal clothing according to policies and procedures.
- Safe storage and use of laundry agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities for each task.
- Ensure correct storage and rotation of clean linen.
- Inspect and identify linen items for replacement.
- Participate in the Infection Control Program.
- Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.
Requirements
Essential:
- Experience in laundry practices.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
- Experience in residential aged care.
- Knowledge and experience in chemical handling
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate is required to provide a current National Police Certificate without conviction that would preclude employment in aged care.
Benefits
In return for your dedication, we offer:
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.
- The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.
- Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
- A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritizes well-being.
- Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.