Welcome to Roshana Care Group

Roshana Pty Ltd is a privately owned provider of Aged Care, Mental Health Care and Disability Support Services. Our head office is based in WA, and we own and operate facilities in WA, VIC, QLD and NSW. Established in 2001, Roshana Care Group has been at the forefront of providing Aged Care and Mental Health Care for over 20 years, with a commitment to high standards.

About the Role

Working closely with the Facility Manager, this position is responsible for providing an effective and efficient laundry service in accordance with laundry schedules, as well as guidelines for effective infection control practices and the principles of safe chemical use.

The Laundry Assistant ensures that residents’ personal items of clothing are laundered appropriately and returned to residents on time, as well as ensuring that all residents’ clothing is adequately marked to prevent clothing from being lost or misplaced.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures the facility is kept clean and tidy through the undertaking of pantry, laundry and cleaning duties, in accordance with shift guidelines.
• Liaises with the multidisciplinary team to modify and adapt household tasks to meet individual resident needs to use their abilities and enable their safe and active participation in tasks that provide a sense of purpose.
• Actively supports residents to assist with pantry, laundry and cleaning tasks as above.
• Always communicates respectfully with residents at a level that is appropriate to each individual’s strengths and limitations.
• Uses flexible and creative approaches with residents to meet duty of care whilst supporting residents’ rights to exercise maximum choice and control during household activities.
• Actively supports residents to build mutually beneficial relationships with other residents for the purpose of companionship during household activities.
• Supports residents to follow infection control and other relevant safety practices.
• Ensures the regular replenishing of supplies from the storeroom.
• Ensures items that are accepted by the laundry are suitable to be placed in the equipment/machines.

Skills, Attributes and Experience:

• Experience working in a Residential Aged Care Setting.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of WHS and infection control principles.
• Ability to work as a positive and productive team member.
• Willingness to work within the philosophy of MacLeod Nurse Care.
• Understanding of residential aged care and the Quality Care –Aged Care Standards and Accreditation processes.
• Previous experience in similar roles.

Culture and Benefits: 

• A competitive industry salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
• Long term career development opportunities
• On the job training and development opportunities available
•  Access to Roshana Care Group Employee Assistance Program
• Roshana Care Group respects and embraces diverse perspective, experience, and traditions
• Roshana care Group values each employee’s contribution towards achieving its business objectives
• Our culture of compassion, respect, communication, teamwork and integrity not only supports the development of staff, but also ensures the wellbeing of all employees

How To Apply?

You can submit your application by clicking on ‘Apply’ (Please attach an updated resume and a cover letter).  

Please note, due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted

Want to know more about Roshana Care Group? Head to our website https://www.roshana.com.au