Part-Time Laundry Attendant

About the role

HammondCare Waratah is looking for a part-time Laundry Attendant to join its Support Services team. The role is based in an aged care home providing specialised care for residents with dementia and complex care needs, and the person chosen should feel comfortable talking with residents and working in that environment.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, launder, process and deliver professionally cleaned linen to internal and external customers.
• Communicate with managers and other staff so that laundry-related issues are dealt with promptly.
• Seek ways to improve work methods and implement HammondCare policies and procedures relevant to the role.

Required profile

• Commitment to align with HammondCare's Christian mission, motivation and mission in action.
• Previous experience in a laundry facility is desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with good problem-solving skills.
• High-level communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs.

Required skills

• Understanding of safe manual handling, infection control and standard precautions.
• Ability to work effectively in a supportive team environment.

What we offer

• Market-leading remuneration and salary packaging, including $15,900 annually for living expenses and up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits.
• Additional training and career development opportunities, and the option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Reward and recognition program, fitness passports with gym, group classes and pool access, and confidential counselling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Commercial discounts at MyCar, JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung.