Laundry Attendant

About Aegis

Aegis Aged Care provides a modern working environment. It is this environment and your passion for the elderly that are key to delivering our residents a high standard of living and care. Aegis has over 40 years of experience in successfully running 29 Facilities, as one of the largest privately owned Aged Care providers, in Western Australia. That means we can offer job security and stability.

Location

Located within the heart of Canning Vale, Aegis Amherst caters for up to 133 residents, providing high quality care services in a secure and friendly living environment. Our purpose-built Facility supports our residents' every need and enables choice in daily activities.

About the Role

A working day will involve:

Providing laundry services under the direction and supervision of the Facility Manager according to Facility policies, procedures and standards.

Responsible for all in-house washing.

• Compliance to policies and procedures in relation to laundry services and infection control.
• Maintenance of laundry equipment and checking of filtration devices.
• Maintain stock inventory and personal inventory of residents.
• Ironing, mending and tagging of laundry items as necessary.
• Promptly reports problems to the Facility Manager.
• Handles laundry chemicals in accordance with safety information and safe handling techniques.
• Return personal clothing to residents cupboards and maintain in tidy condition.
• Other duties as directed by the Facility Manager.

About You

You should ideally be an empathetic person who:

• Enjoys working with the elderly.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is able to supervise, organise and guide staff, to deliver high quality catering outcomes.
• Has availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts over weekdays and weekends.
• Can communicate effectively both verbally and written.

You should possess the following:

• Ability to communicate in spoken and written English.
• Preferred - 1 year experience in laundry services.

Aegis Provides

• Paid orientation program.
• Competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for development and career growth.