Aged Care Laundry Lead — Dignity in Every Item

LiveHire Limited; Queensland; Hybride; AUD 48 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rockpool Residential Aged Care is seeking a Laundry Champion to responsibly run the on-site laundry operations for residents’ clothing, linens and textiles. You will operate commercial washing machines, follow infection control protocols and ensure items are returned accurately and promptly to residents or facilities.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, reliability and respect for residents’ belongings, with training provided where needed and a supportive team in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Reliable, self-motivated and able to maintain consistent quality independently.
• Comfortable operating commercial laundry equipment (or willing to learn).
• Strong attention to detail — in sorting, labelling and returning items correctly.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, infection control standards for soiled linen.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling procedures.
• Ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner with residents and colleagues.
• Clear and respectful communication with residents, families and staff.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare or a commercial laundry environment highly regarded.
• No formal qualifications required (essential).
• Certificate II or III in Laundry Operations, Cleaning Operations or Individual Support (desirable).
• Bilingual language skills (highly regarded).

Responsabilités

• Collect, sort and process all resident clothing, bed linen, towels and facility textiles to Rockpool's high standards.
• Operate commercial washing machines, dryers and finishing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Correctly segregate soiled and infected linen in line with infection control protocols — every time.
• Inspect laundered items for damage or staining and report issues promptly.
• Label, sort and return items accurately to the correct resident or facility area.
• Keep laundry equipment clean and operational, and report faults immediately.
• Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of laundry chemicals and consumables.

Connaissances

Reliability

Attention to detail

Infection control knowledge

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Ability to learn

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Formation

Certificate II in Laundry Operations

Certificate III in Laundry Operations

Description du poste

Rockpool Residential Aged Care is seeking a Laundry Champion to responsibly run the on-site laundry operations for residents’ clothing, linens and textiles. You will operate commercial washing machines, follow infection control protocols and ensure items are returned accurately and promptly to residents or facilities.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, reliability and respect for residents’ belongings, with training provided where needed and a supportive team in Queensland.