Laundry Services Assistant

Respect Group; Shire of Macedon Ranges; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for liv

Meals & holiday accommodation $2,650

Job summary

Respect in Regional Australia’s largest aged care provider is seeking a Laundry Services Assistant to help maintain clean, comfortable environments for residents. The role involves laundering resident clothing, bedding and facility linen while upholding infection control standards in a residential aged care setting.

We are a casual workforce with a rotating roster, offering a supportive team and the chance to grow within aged care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of safe manual handling, infection control and standard precautions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to uphold the mission, vision and core values of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all resident personal clothing and laundry items are correctly labelled and managed.
• Safely handle, transport, and launder soiled linen and clothing in line with infection control policies and procedures.
• Use and store laundry chemicals safely, ensuring correct agents and quantities are applied for each task.
• Maintain appropriate storage, rotation, and distribution of clean linen.
• Inspect linen for quality and replacement needs, participate in infection control practices, and carry out additional duties within scope as directed.

Skills

Safe manual handling

Infection control

Teamwork

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be Regional Australia’s largest aged care provider. Join our purpose-driven team and enjoy meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to grow while making a real difference in the lives of older Australians.

About the Role

As a Laundry Services Assistant, you’ll play an important role in ensuring a clean, comfortable, and well-presented environment for our residents. Working in a residential aged care setting, you’ll be responsible for laundering resident clothing, bedding, and facility linen, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control.

We are seeking casual employees who are available to work across a rotating roster and can demonstrate flexibility to accommodate a range of shifts

You’ll be joining a supportive team environment where everyone works together, and your contribution is genuinely appreciated.

No two days are the same! As Laundry Services Assistant you will:

• Ensure all resident personal clothing and laundry items are correctly labelled and managed.
• Safely handle, transport, and launder soiled linen and clothing in line with infection control policies and procedures.
• Use and store laundry chemicals safely, ensuring correct agents and quantities are applied for each task.
• Maintain appropriate storage, rotation, and distribution of clean linen.
• Inspect linen for quality and replacement needs, participate in infection control practices, and carry out additional duties within scope as directed.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Demonstrated understanding of safe manual handling, infection control and standard precautions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to uphold the mission, vision and core values of the organisation.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A friendly, supportive workplace where people and purpose matter.
• Meaningful work where you make a difference every day.
• Opportunities to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care.
• Competitive salary packaging, with up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation.