AddressWe are currently seeking casual Laundry and Cleaning Services Assistants to join our team at our Eliza Purton home in Ulverstone, Tasmania.
The Organisation:
Respect is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.
The Positions:
The Cleaning Services Assistant is responsible to provide Cleaning Services which contribute to a safe, clean and home like living environment for residents and staff. The Laundry Services Assistant is responsible for the provision of laundry services in accordance with infection control and laundry practice standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Cleaning Services according to established cleaning schedules.
- Mopping, vacuuming and polishing floors, shampooing of carpets, damp dusting, waste management and restocking of supplies.
- Ensure all resident personal clothing and laundry items are labeled.
- Safely transport and handles soiled linen in accordance with infection control requirements.
- Assist with laundry practices as required.
- Maintain records of completion of cleaning schedule duties.
- Safe storage and use of cleaning/laundry agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities for each task.
- Participate in the infection control program.
- Contribute to a safe environment when undertaking duties ensuring equipment is not obscuring exits and passageways.
- Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.
Requirements
Essential:
- Experience in Laundry and or cleaning practices.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Experience in residential aged care.
- Knowledge and experience in chemical handling.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary and entitlements.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
- Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
- A healthy and positive workplace culture.
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
