Service Support Employee

Dementia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefits

Training & career development

EAP and wellbeing resources

Fitness Passport

Job summary

HammondCare Caulfield is seeking a Casual Laundry Attendant to join our Support Services team in an aged care home. You will handle laundering, processing and delivery of linen to internal and external customers, while maintaining high standards of service in line with our care model.

The role emphasizes communication with managers and colleagues, flexible teamwork, and adherence to safety and infection control procedures in a dementia care setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a laundry facility is desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safe manual handling and infection control practices.
• Comfortable conversing with residents while working in their living spaces.

Responsibilities

• Collect, launder, process and deliver professionally cleaned linen.
• Communicate with Managers and staff to ensure timely action on laundry issues.
• Actively seek to improve work methods and adhere to HammondCare policies.

Skills

Laundry experience

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Job description

## Service Support EmployeeApply: Caulfield, VIC: Casual: Posted Today: REQ3842**HammondCare Caulfield are currently looking for a Casual 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. **Essence of 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**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.* Additional training & career development opportunities* Reward and Recognition Program* Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.* *Free independent, confidential counselling services, and wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees***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.* Comfortable conversing with residents whilst working in their living space* 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 **Does this sound like you? Apply Now!**For more information please contact [e-mail]*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.* *Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.*