Support Services Worker (Laundry)

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated lease

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing app

Referral rewards

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland’s Abri – Residential Aged Care in Southport is seeking a Casual Support Service Worker for Laundry. The role provides laundering services to residents, supporting a clean, comfortable home-like environment while upholding dignity and privacy.

You will work under infection control guidelines, with responsibilities including handling laundry according to procedures and collaborating with the care team to meet residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or commercial laundering or cleaning.
• Knowledge of infection control principles in laundry services.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing services to elderly people.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality laundering services for residents.
• Support a safe, home-like environment and protect resident dignity and privacy.

Skills

Laundry operations

Infection control

Communication skills

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

Certificate II or III in Asset Management (Laundry Operations)

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Southport QLD

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, Anglicare Southern Queensland is a not-for-profit health and community service provider committed to supporting the diverse communities of Queensland.

Our Abri - Residential Aged Care situated in Southport is looking for a Casual Support Service Worker - Laundry. The pay rate for this role will range from $35.65-$38.99/hr depending on your experience.

The overall purpose of the role is to provide safe, high quality and efficient laundering services for residents in order to meet regulatory compliance and resident satisfaction. The role, in conjunction with other positions within the facility, encourages physical and social independence, supports a safe home-like environment and safeguards the dignity and privacy of residents.

The shift timings will be as per the below:

About you:

• Previous experience in residential or commercial laundering or cleaning.
• Knowledge of Infection Control principles in relation to laundry services.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing services to elderly people.
• Ability to work effectively, respectfully and collegially with a team and also unsupervised.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements in particular manual handling.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret written and verbal instructions and policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Valid Aged Care Worker Screening Check:
  o Current National Police Check OR
  o Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
  NB: NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is mandatory for Services/Facilities delivering
  services to NDIS clients.
  o Statutory Declaration if you have been a citizen or permanent resident of a country
  other than Australia after turning 16.
• Certificate II or III in Asset Management (Laundry Operations) or relevant (desirable)
• Anglicare strongly encourages you to stay up to date with the immunisations recommended for
  your role, as outlined in our Worker's Immunisation Procedure.

Why you'll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

• Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
• Referral rewards.
• Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.