Description:
Bethanie, Western Australia’s leading not for profit aged care and retirement living provider, has been warmly welcoming and caring for seniors for over 70 years. We strive to lead the change in the way Australians think about ageing, recognising ‘old age’ as a positive force in society and giving a voice to those who have seen it all and live to tell the tale.
We currently have a vacancy at Bethanie Como Aged Care Home for a Laundry Assistant to work shifts on permanent part time basis offering 22.5 hours per week.
The shifts are 11:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Bethanie Como is a 99 bed suite home that provides the full range of aged care services including dementia support, palliative care and respite services.
Key Responsibilities:
Laundry Assistant
- Ensuring all personal laundry and linen is laundered correctly and relevant infection control practices are adhered to
- Sorting and washing linen by wash temperature, colour, degree of soiling, infectious nature, fabric and fibre
- Loading and unloading washing machine and tumble dryers
- Reporting damage or wear and recommending repairs or replacement as required
- Placing clean linen into trolleys for delivery
Requirements:
- Possess a passion for, and previous experience working as a Laundry Assistant desirable in an aged care, hospital or similar environment
- Have a “can do” attitude and a genuine compassion for our residents
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate both orally and written
- A current police clearance or willingness to get one
- Willingness to obtain any relevant vaccinations required
Working with Bethanie
At Bethanie we are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a supportive and compassionate environment for our people, customers and residents.
As well as being part of a stimulating and nurturing work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:
- The option to salary package up to $15,899 per annum. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
- Access to banking, insurance and retail discounts and benefits
- Rewarding career with a supportive culture
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
To Apply
Please click on the Apply Link to upload your resume before the closing date of Friday 14 March . Please note our application process also includes a short questionnaire. If you require any further information, please contact our Careers team on 131 151.
We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.