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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 - Box Hill 

• 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 reliable Laundry Assistant to join our team at Box Hill on a part-time basis. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring residents’ clothing and linen are cleaned and cared for to the highest standards, supporting their comfort and dignity.

As a Laundry Assistant, you will deliver high-quality laundry services for residents’ personal clothing, ensuring each garment is cared for according to recommended processes. Your work will contribute to residents’ comfort, appearance, and sense of dignity, while maintaining strict compliance with UA standards, the Laundry Manual, and infection control procedures.

Part time roster: 

• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tasks include: 

• Provide laundry services for residents’ personal clothing and facility linen.
• Follow recommended processes for each garment type.
• Ensure compliance with UA standards, Laundry Manual, and infection control guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• 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:

• Previous experience in laundry services, preferably in aged care or healthcare settings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Are known for your caring and compassionate nature 
• 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!