Cleaning & Laundry Service Assistants (Lara)

We are currently seeking **_Cleaning & Laundry Service Assistants_** to join our team at Costa House in Lara, Victoria. _Multiple casual positions are available_ for those interested in making a valuable contribution.

**_The Organisation:_** Respect Aged Care is built on a foundation of values that include respect, care, teamwork, courage, integrity, innovation, and excellence. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and respectful work environment, and we take pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and personalised care to our residents and their families.

**_The Roles:_** 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 Duties: _**
- Ensure all resident personal clothing and laundry items are labeled.
- Safely transport and handles soiled linen in accordance with infection control requirements.
- Provide cleaning services according to established cleaning schedules.
- Mopping, vacuuming and polishing floors, shampooing of carpets, damp dusting, waste management and restocking of supplies.
- Launders linen and resident personal clothing according to policies and procedures.
- Safe storage and use of laundry agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities for each task.
- Ensure correct storage and rotation of clean linen, and protected storage and use of cleaning agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities for each task.
- Inspect and identify linen items for replacement.
- Participate in the Infection Control Program.
- Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

**Requirements**: **Essential**:

- Experience in laundry practices.
- Training or experience in cleaning.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Experience in residential aged care.
- Knowledge and experience in chemical handling.

**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

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