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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Hawthorn 

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laundry Assistant to join our Aged Care facility in Hawthorn on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the comfort and wellbeing of our residents by ensuring their personal clothing is cared for to the highest standard.

As a Laundry Assistant, you will:

• Provide quality laundry services for residents’ personal garments.
• Follow recommended processes for each garment to maintain fabric integrity and appearance.
• Ensure compliance with UA standards, the Laundry Manual, and Infection Control guidelines.
• Support residents’ comfort, physical appearance, and sense of self-esteem through professional laundry care.

Rostered Hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday (32.5 hours per week)
• 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tasks include: 

• Ensure residents have the clean, fresh clothes and linen they enjoyed at home
• You will make sure everything is labelled and stored correctly
• If you find a maintenance issue, you will flag or fix it.
• Organised and keen to serve, you appreciate and respond to resident needs by listening and communicating well, whilst ensuring resident privacy and dignity is always maintained.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Have experience in a Laundry Assistant role (preferred)
• Are known for your caring and compassionate nature 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow infection control procedures.
• Have sound knowledge of OH&S procedures, relevant chemicals and safe work practices 
• Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision to deliver consistent, resident-focused services
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Laundry Assistant PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!