Laundry Assistant

RSL LifeCare; Canberra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Staff discounts

Leave Loading - 17.5%

Career opportunities acrossResidential

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Page in ACT is seeking a compassionate Laundry Assistant to support daily washing, drying, folding and packing of clothing and healthcare textiles within our residential care homes.

This casual role requires attention to safety and quality, a team mindset, and Australian working rights. The position offers not-for-profit salary packaging and staff discounts as part of our supportive, veteran-focused community.

Qualifications

• Compassion and empathy for residents and their families.
• Clear communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well in a team to deliver quality care.
• Ability to work efficiently while complying with safety and quality standards.
• Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Sort washing contents and indicate on dockets; wash, iron, fold and pack.
• Daily cleaning of clothing dryer lint filters.
• Check supply of cleaning chemicals and refill containers as required.
• Assist in production flow: wash, dry, fold, pack, sort, deliver clothing and healthcare accessories.
• Assist in packing and ordering linen.
• Help prepare for the next week by punching docket sheets and filing folders.
• Clean machinery and laundry area; ensure safe handling of chemicals.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to safety

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: Casual

Location: Page, ACT

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 home. 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:

• 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.

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

About You:

• 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

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 Page