Dynamic not-for-profit organisation Part time position: Monday - Friday: 7am - 2:30pm Bupa Health Insurance & Anytime Fitness discounts Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually to maximise your take home pay About the role The Laundry Attendant will provide safe and effective cleaning services that support the daily living needs, goals and preferences for residents in accordance with their care and service plan.
Key Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: performing routine laundry tasks including washing, drying, sorting, ironing and folding reading washing and drying instructions on garments prior to commencing laundry carrying out any required repairs to residents' clothing reporting promptly any maintenance requirements for furnishings and fittings Supporting and mentoring new housekeeping staff Reporting to Nursing staff any observed behavioural change in any resident Working positively and collaboratively with other staff to provide person-centred safe and effective cleaning services and supports For further details about the role, please refer to our website or the attached position description.
About you The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Previous laundry experience in a commercial role Adequate communication skills and a good level of English literacy including the ability to speak in a manner that older people can understand Ability to read written instructions including but not limited to the safe use of cleaning chemicals Good organisational and time management skills as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision, whilst taking ownership of own workload to meet deadlines A basic understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours About us Southern Cross Care is one of Australia's leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers.
We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career.
We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need.
When you work for us, you work better for life.
Apply online; www.southerncrosscare.com.au/careers Applications close; 12pm on Friday 8th of November 2024