Domestic Laundry
Job No:
JPR2011
Location:
Embleton
About Us:
Juniper is a leading provider of aged care services in Western Australia, committed to enhancing the lives of older Australians. Our dedicated team works passionately to provide high-quality care and support to our residents and clients while fostering a positive and fulfilling workplace for our staff. Join us and make a meaningful difference to the lives of seniors.
The Role:
Juniper Aged Care is actively seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Domestic Laundry Assistant to join our dedicated team at the Juniper Karinya site in Embleton.
The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that all linen and residents' clothing are appropriately laundered and returned to them. We are looking for a caring person who appreciates that a person’s clothing is important to them and deserves respect and care. You will need to be mindful of privacy and able to manage a busy day with high volumes of linen and personal items to launder.
The successful candidate will be offered a casual role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attending to residents’ laundry, including washing clothing according to manufacturers’ specifications
- Ensuring bed linen is stripped, laundered, and labelled correctly
- Demonstrating respect for residents’ property and privacy
- Adhering to safe use of equipment instructions and maintain proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Following Juniper's policies and procedures relating to Occupational Safety and Health
Key Requirements:
- Must have valid work rights in Australia
- Experience working within an aged care facility (desirable)
- Good understanding of laundry and cleaning procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant chemicals and safe handling practices and procedures
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Why Join Us:
- Hourly rate: $28.62 plus 11.5% superannuation
- Juniperks: an online platform for peer recognition, wellness, retail discounts
- Health insurance discounts with HBF or Medibank
How to Apply:
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current resume.
For more information, contact Holly, Recruitment Advisor at 08 6119 6220.
We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply. Shortlisting will begin immediately, so don’t wait!