About Us
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 ****staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the
B
E
S
T
philosophy –
Believe, Excel, Support and Trust
– underpinned by our values of
Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion
, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.
More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website -
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Box Hill
Easy to access with public transport and
free on/off site parking
Above award
hourly rates
Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650
annually
Annual
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Career pathways
, education and training opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
available 24/7 for our staff
Enhanced
Parental Leave
options
Location options - move within our
Uniting AgeWell network
(Victoria and Tasmania)
Not for profit,
values-based
organisation
About the role
Join our supportive team at our aged care residence in
Box Hill
as a
Laundry Assistant
, helping to ensure our residents receive clean, fresh, and well-presented clothing and linen every day.
This is a rewarding role where your attention to detail and commitment to quality service will directly contribute to the comfort, dignity, wellbeing, and self-esteem of older people.
This permanent part-time position offers a consistent roster of
Wednesday to Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
,



providing
12 hours per week
.
As a
Laundry Assistant
, you will provide quality laundry services for residents' personal clothing that contribute to their comfort, physical appearance, and sense of self-esteem.
You will ensure all garments are processed in accordance with the recommended laundering requirements for each item and in compliance with
Uniting AgeWell standards
, the
Laundry Manual
, and
Infection Control requirements
.
Working as part of our hospitality team, you will be responsible for sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing residents' clothing and linen while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service.
To be successful in this role, you will have
previous laundry experience in any setting and/or previous cleaning experience within an aged care environment
.
You will also possess strong attention to detail, a reliable work ethic, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
If you're organised, dependable, and passionate about supporting older people to live well, we'd love to hear from you
As an Laundry Assistant you will provide quality laundry services for personal clothing that contribute to resident's comfort, physical appearance and sense of self-esteem in accordance with the recommended processes for each garment andin compliance with the UA standards, Laundry Manual and Infection control
Tasks include:




Ensure residents have the clean, fresh clothes and linen they enjoyed at home
You will make sure everything is labelled and stored correctly
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.
About you
You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.
This is the place for you if you:
Experience in a Laundry Assistant role is preferred
Are known for your caring and compassionate nature
Have sound knowledge of OH&S; procedures, relevant chemicals and protected work practices
Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision to deliver consistent, resident-focused services
Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the
B
E
S
T
way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care
A current Working With
Children Check card
Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
Australian working rights
Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Make a positive difference in your community –
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Laundry Assistant PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ******.
Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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📌 Laundry Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Uniting Agewell
📍 Victoria