Laundry Assistant

RSL LifeCare Limited; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff discounts

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Career opportunities

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Limited in Ballina is seeking a part-time Laundry Assistant to support our residential care teams. You will sort, wash, iron, fold and pack clothes, while maintaining clean and safe laundry spaces and complying with quality and safety standards.

Join a not-for-profit organisation that values compassion, teamwork and professional development, with benefits like salary packaging and staff discounts, in a supportive environment for veterans and seniors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and empathy for residents and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with a skilled team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Sort contents of washing bags, wash, iron, fold and pack.
• Clean daily of clothing dryer lint filters.
• Check supply of cleaning chemicals and refill as required.
• Assist with production flow: wash, dry, fold, pack, deliver.
• Assist in packing and ordering linen.
• Prepare docket sheets and folders for next week.
• Clean machinery and laundry area; ensure safe chemical handling.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Efficiency

Safety compliance

Job description

Residential Care – Laundry Assistant

Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility Competitive rates of pay Fulfilling work that fits around your life Employment Type: Part time Location: Ballina

About Us

At RSL LifeCare, our Residential Care teams have the ability to make a big difference to the lives of veterans and seniors while they receive quality and compassionate care in our aged care homes. This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where you can have a huge positive impact and feel the personal and professional reward in return. At our core, RSL LifeCare provide care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or who are receiving support at ho me. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

About the role

As a Laundry Assistant at RSL LifeCare, every day you’re empowered to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. Within our supportive work environment your compassion is valued and your professional development is prioritised. You will have the opportunity to:

• Sort contents of the washing bags and trolleys and indicated contents on laundry dockets then, wash, iron, fold and pack.
• Cleaning daily of all clothing dryer lint filters.
• Check supply of cleaning chemicals and fill containers as required.
• Assist with production flow, i.e. wash, dry, fold, pack, sort, deliver and disperse clothing and associated healthcare accessories as directed.
• Assist in the packing and ordering of linen.
• Assist in the preparation for the next week, such as punching docket sheets and filling folders.
• Assist in cleaning machinery and general laundry area.
• Ensure safe handling and use of chemicals.

About You

We are excited to hear from you about this role! We are looking out for:

• Your demonstrated compassion and empathy. Our teams have a passion for what they do and the impact they make to our residents and their families.
• Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure the best possible resident experience and teamwork Your teamwork.
• We enjoy working together with a highly skilled team to deliver the best possible experience for our residents and support each other.
• Your ability to work efficiently and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards Previous experience in similar role is desirable Australian Working Rights

Our benefits

• Not - for- profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax - free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services

Join us today and see where it takes you tomorrow!

Requirements & Clearances

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.

Our commitment to diversity

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Location

RC Ballina RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans and today is open to all Australians.