Laundry Operators Aged Care in North-west Suburbs

**Laundry Operators - Aged Care North - West Melbourne**

Are you looking to join a dedicated team that values the work that you do?

Your experience in laundry operation/aged care/cleaning gained in the aged care, housekeeping or healthcare sectors is preferred and not mandatory.

Residential aged care facilities can be challenging environments with residents often having mental and emotional issues, so you will need to a calm, compassionate and resilient demeanour.

These casual Mon - Fri positions are located in the Melbourne area - to start with Avondale Heights, and eventually move to different sites as and when basis.

Shift length and start times vary. Start times are either 7am or 8am finishing at 12:30pm/1:30pm/2:30pm or 3pm depending on the location and shift.

Working across multiple sites in north - west Melbourne, you will fill in laundry and cleaning shifts when others are on leave, assisting with training, supervision and detailed cleaning.

If you're highly motivated, with great attention to detail, and have an understanding that in aged care we're a part of a resident's extended family you will do well in this role.

**Laundry Staff must have the ability to**:

- Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements.
- Follow defined OHS policies and procedures.
- Operate washing machines.
- Perform conditioning and drying process.
- Prepare products for storage and dispatch.
- Conduct safe handling of laundry chemicals.
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
- Work well unsupervised.

The work involved is physical (washing, drying and folding laundry) so you will need to be fairly fit and willing to work hard.

If successful, you would be joining a hard working, enthusiastic team of one of Australia's leading facility services companies. Our laundry and cleaning staff are considered on of the most important members of our team.

Full training and on-going support will be provided.

**What YOU will need**
- Proof of right to work in Australia (i.e permanent resident or visa without work restrictions)
- A valid Police Check which specifies that you can work unsupervised or supervised with vulnerable people or be willing to undertake one
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination (3 doses) plus willingness to have boosters as required.
- Access to a vehicle to commute to work or public transportation as this job may vary from site to site in north - west suburbs.
- Availability over the full week. If not, alternatively you must be available Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday and on occasional weekends.
- Great communication skills and a 'can do' attitude.
- Right to work in Australia
- A diligent, willing and can do attitude.

**What's in it for YOU**
- A competitive remuneration package in line with the Cleaning Services Award.
- A friendly, supportive environment and a team that loves to do great work and has fun doing it.
- Opportunities for growth, development, and career progression

We look forward to hearing from you

**Salary**: $29.04 - $63.88 per hour

**COVID-19 considerations**:
Due to Government mandates all employees working in aged care are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated (2 doses + booster)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $29.04 - $63.88 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 26 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Application Question(s):

- How many years of laundry/cleaning/aged care experience do you have? Please specify length of time; facility and country of experience.
- Do you have a valid Police check or willing to get one?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person