Domestic

Hepburn House Daylesford Aged Care Services; Daylesford; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hepburn House Daylesford Aged Care Services is seeking a laundry services provider to support our 106-bed aged care facility in Daylesford. The role focuses on linen handling, laundering duties, infection control compliance and respectful interaction with residents and staff.

Responsibilities include labeling clothing, safe handling of soiled linen, stock management, and participating in the infection control program. Flexibility for casual or permanent shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Ability to deliver high quality domestic services.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Label and manage residents’ clothing and laundry items.
• Transport soiled linen safely per infection control rules.
• Launder linen and residents’ clothing per policies.
• Store and rotate clean linen properly.
• Participate in Infection Control Program.
• Document Laundry Cleaning Schedule and lost items.
• Order chemicals and equipment after consultation with the Facility Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully with residents.

Skills

Laundry handling

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Hepburn House Daylesford Aged Care Services – Daylesford VIC

Multiple shifts available, on casual and permanent contracts.

Modern Aged Care facility – excellent reputation

The Facility :

Hepburn House is a 106 bed Aged Care Facility that has recently expanded. Its management is based on a person centred model of care. Residents at Hepburn House are empowered to have choices and make decisions regarding their care and influence the management of the home they live in. The company is progressive and recognises the changing needs of the ageing population and have adapted their systems and management to suit.

Hepburn House is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all people into its homes. Hepburn House is also LGBTQIA+ friendly for residents, staff, and volunteers.

Performance Goals

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.

· Demonstrating ability to, and pride in, providing high quality domestic services.

· Knowledge of infection control principles.

· Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.

· Demonstrated commitment to providing services to elderly people.

· Ability to work effectively, respectfully and collectively with a team and also unsupervised.

· Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements in particular manual handling.

· Demonstrated ability to interpret written and verbal instructions and policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

· Ensures all residents’ personal clothing and laundry items are labelled

· Safely transports and handles soiled linen in accordance with infection control requirements

· Launders linen and resident’s 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

· Ensures correct storage and rotation of clean linen

· Inspects and identifies linen items for replacement

· Participates in the Infection Control Program

· Documents Laundry Cleaning Schedule

· Documents lost clothing;

· Responsible for the ordering of chemicals and domestic equipment following consultation with the Facility Manager.

· Responsible for stocktakes, storage and ordering of linen via external linen service;

· Ensure duties are completed within the expected timeframe;

· Maintain confidentiality of information according to the organisation’s policy;

· Communicate effectively and appropriately with all residents.

· Provision of inclusive service delivery to all residents, including those from LGBTI communities.

· Act in a professional manner, providing prompt and courteous service to residents and their families/carers and team members at all times;

· Be flexible regarding work practices to ensure care meets individual needs;

· Provide responsive service in a manner that enhances resident dignity and self-esteem;

· Comply with Workplace Health and safety regulations;

· Comply with Infection Control Guidelines;

· Ensure actions or lack of action does not place own safety or that of others at risk;

· Use prescribed personal protective equipment and other equipment as instructed to minimise risk of injury, in accordance with procedures and training;

· Follow Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used;

· Responsible for ensuring MSDS sheets are current and available for all chemicals.

· Follow Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used;

· Take responsibility for meticulous personal hygiene and a safe work environment;

· Assist in the evaluation of hazards and immediately report any accidents or near misses.

· Aware of all fire management/ emergency systems;

Employee Training and Development.

Responsibilities

· Mandatory attendance at education sessions

· Attendance at all training as requested by the Care Manager/ Facility Manager

· Organisation and attendance at all meetings relevant to your role.

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