Main characteristics
- Location
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Company
- Uniting AgeWell
- Salary
- Salary packaging potential!
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Trades & Services
Job summary
TasmaniaFull Time
Do you have experience working in a commercial Laundry, but are not feeling fulfilled in your role?
Perhaps you work at a laundromat or dry cleaners, but are just not loving it.
If this sounds like you, read on! We have an opportunity for you to use your skills and experience to really make a difference in people's lives.
About the role:
We're looking for Laundry Assistants who will provide quality laundry services for personal clothing that contribute to residents comfort, physical appearance and sense of self-esteem. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will promote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with residents, their relatives and friends. You will make sure everything is labelled and stored correctly and 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.
This is the place for you, if you:Are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, to support them to live life to their potentialDemonstrate a high level of respect for residents property and privacyAre known for your caring and compassionate natureHave the initiative and ability to work without supervisionThrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactionsCommitted to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)Are willing to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church
You will also ideally have, or be able to attain:An understanding of infection control proceduresHave sound knowledge of OH&S procedures, relevant chemicals and safe work practicesA current Working With Vulnerable People Check - you will not be able to commence without thisFull Australian working rightsA National Police Check
Experience in cleaning or laundry services in Aged Care or another health related or commercial setting is desirable, however we welcome all who have experience in a related role to apply!
About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell we provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy: Believe Excel Support and Trust underpinned by our values of Respect, Partnership, Wisdom, Fairness and Stewardship, 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. Be a part of a values based organisationJoin one of Victoria/Tasmanias leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industriesWork in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residentsCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesBenefits including salary packagingA mandatory annual vaccination(s) is provided
Our story:
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 3,400 staff and 400 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply online now! Applications will close on 26th July 2022, however suitable candidates will be contacted and the role may be filled prior to this date.
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [Apply online]
Enquiries: Recruitment Team
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Applications Close: 26/07/2022
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