Laundry Attendant

HammondCare; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on JB HI-FI, The Good Guys,,

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking a Part time Laundry Attendant in Newcastle, NSW. The role operates in an aged care home, supporting residents with dementia and complex needs while delivering clean linen and ensuring hygiene standards.

The successful candidate will work in a team, communicate with staff, and follow HammondCare policies, with a focus on patient-centred care and safety in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to engage with HammondCare's mission in action.
• Experience in a laundry facility is desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collect, launder, process and deliver quality linen to customers.
• Communicate with managers and staff to resolve laundry issues promptly.
• Seek improved methods and implement HammondCare policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Infection control

Safe manual handling

Problem solving

Customer service

Flexible

Adaptable

Job description

HammondCare Waratah are currently looking for a Part time Laundry Attendant to join the team.

HammondCare has a unique model of care which places the residents needs as our number one priority. As a Laundry Attendant within the Support Service's Team you will support our model of care by delivering high quality services to our residents in accordance with the organisational mission and mission in action statement.

About the Role

This role is based in an aged care home where specialised care is given to residents with dementia and complex care needs. The successful individual must feel comfortable conversing with residents and working in this environment.

• Collect, launder, process and delivery of professionally cleaned linen to internal and external customers.
• Communicate with Managers and other staff to ensure timely action & completion of laundry related issues.
• Actively seeks improved work methods and implements HammondCare policies and procedures relevant to the role.

About you

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare's Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• Previous experience working in a laundry facility - desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated understanding of safe manual handling, infection control and standard precautions.
• The ability to work effectively in a supportive team environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• High level communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs

Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience.

• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Does this sound like you?

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment medical assessment, and complete a NDIS Worker's Screening check