At a Glance
- Tasks: Help keep our residents' laundry and living spaces clean and tidy.
- Company: Harbour Quays Aged Care, a caring community on the Gold Coast.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive team, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work in a friendly environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Join us to enhance the lives of our residents with your skills and compassion.
- Qualifications: Great communication skills and a willingness to learn; aged care experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Harbour Quays Aged Care is a 131 place residential aged care facility located on a waterfront estate overlooking the Biggera Waters canal on the Gold Coast. We provide permanent and respite (short-term) care and secure dementia-specific care in fully furnished private single and couple suites.
About the Role:
- Laundry Assistant: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm, Permanent Part-Time
We currently have a position available for a laundry assistant working 8am - 3pm Monday to Friday in our onsite laundry. The suitable candidate must be willing to work the occasional weekend and be prepared to fill in as a cleaner on occasions to cover leave.
As a Laundry Assistant, your role will include:
- Processing of linen and consumers' personal items including collecting and washing soiled linen and clothing, drying, folding and transporting clean linen and clothing according to policies and procedures.
- Labelling of consumers' personal clothing and laundry items.
- Routine and project cleaning tasks related to the laundry according to documented cleaning schedules, including mopping floors, damp dusting, waste management, and restocking of supplies.
- Recording the completion of laundry and cleaning schedule tasks and monitoring processes.
- Reporting items for replacement to the service manager.
- Maintaining legislated safety, quality and hygiene standards.
- Willingness to train as a cleaner and backfill cleaning shifts in the facility if required.
Your experience:
- Aged care experience highly regarded but not essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of Resident Rights and Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Flexible availability for a variety of shifts throughout the week.
Duties:
Use your fantastic Laundry / Housekeeping skills in a role where you really can make a difference. Provide our residents with an empathetic and personal approach.
The right candidate:
- Driven to make a difference in the lives of our residents and enable their independence and well-being.
- Respecting the privacy and dignity of our residents.
- Working independently and collaboratively with staff and residents.
- Contributing to a safe and healthy working environment.
- Building an ongoing rapport with our residents and their families.
- Confidence in managing your time effectively, including the ability to work autonomously.
- Exceptional customer service skills demonstrated through excellent communication.
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is required.
Job Types: Permanent Part-time
Pay: TBA per hour
Expected hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm)
Laundry and Housekeeping Assistant in Gold Coast employer: Harbour Quays Aged Care
Harbour Quays Aged Care offers a supportive work environment with flexible shift options for various roles, including nursing and housekeeping. The facility prioritizes compassionate care for residents and adheres to high standards of quality and safety. Employees can expect opportunities for professional development and a collaborative team atmosphere.
