Laundry Services Assistant

Respect; Victoria; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

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Job summary

Respect, Regional Australia’s largest aged care provider, is seeking a casual Laundry Services Assistant. You will launder resident clothing, bedding, and facility linen in a residential aged care setting, maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control.

Flexibility to work across a rotating roster is required, with a supportive team where every contribution matters. You will work across a rotating roster, joining a friendly team that values purpose-driven work and opportunities for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Label and manage resident clothing and laundry items.
• Safely handle, transport, and launder soiled linen and clothing following infection control policies.
• Use and store laundry chemicals safely with correct agents and quantities.
• Maintain storage, rotation, and distribution of clean linen; inspect linen for quality.

Skills

Manual handling

Infection control

Teamwork

Commitment to values

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 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.