Laundry Assistant

Uniting AgeWell Limited; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Salary packaging benefit

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Career pathways and training

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Box Hill is seeking a dedicated Laundry Assistant for a part-time role, 12 hours per week (Wednesday–Friday 9:00am–1:00pm). You will handle residents' laundry to ensure clean, well-presented clothing and linen, contributing to residents' comfort and dignity in an aged care setting.

Experience in laundry is preferred; strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork are essential. This role supports the hospitality team and adheres to UA standards and infection control

Qualifications

• Experience in a Laundry Assistant role preferred.
• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Knowledge of OH&S procedures and safe work practices.
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a team.
• Respect for resident privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold and distribute residents' clothing and linen to ensure cleanliness and presentation.
• Label and store items correctly and report maintenance issues.
• Support residents' comfort and self-esteem through quality laundry services.
• Work as part of the hospitality team with high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Laundry experience

Caring/compassionate

Teamwork

Job description

About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBEST philosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Box Hill

• Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parking
• Above awardhourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
• Location options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit,values-basedorganisation

About the role

Join our supportive team at our aged care residence in Box Hill as a Laundry Assistant, helping to ensure our residents receive clean, fresh, and well-presented clothing and linen every day. This is a rewarding role where your attention to detail and commitment to quality service will directly contribute to the comfort, dignity, wellbeing, and self-esteem of older people.

This permanent part-time position offers a consistent roster of Wednesday to Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm, providing 12 hours per week.

As a Laundry Assistant, you will provide quality laundry services for residents' personal clothing that contribute to their comfort, physical appearance, and sense of self-esteem. You will ensure all garments are processed in accordance with the recommended laundering requirements for each item and in compliance with Uniting AgeWell standards, the Laundry Manual, and Infection Control requirements.

Working as part of our hospitality team, you will be responsible for sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing residents' clothing and linen while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service.

To be successful in this role, you will have previous laundry experience in any setting and/or previous cleaning experience within an aged care environment. You will also possess strong attention to detail, a reliable work ethic, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

If you're organised, dependable, and passionate about supporting older people to live well, we'd love to hear from you

As an Laundry Assistant you will provide quality laundry services for personal clothing that contribute to resident’s comfort, physical appearance and sense of self-esteem in accordance with the recommended processes for each garment andin compliance with the UA standards, Laundry Manual and Infection control

Tasks include:

• Ensure residents have the clean, fresh clothes and linen they enjoyed at home
• You will make sure everything is labelled and stored correctly
• If you find a maintenance issue, you will flag or fix it.
• Organised and keen to serve, you appreciate and respond to resident needs by listening and communicating well, whilst ensuring resident privacy and dignity is always maintained.

About you

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Experience in a Laundry Assistant role is preferred
• Are known for your caring and compassionate nature
• Have sound knowledge of OH&S procedures, relevant chemicals and safe work practices
• Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision to deliver consistent, resident-focused services
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community –

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Laundry Assistant PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!