Laundry Assistant

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively. 

The Role 

You will be part of a team dedicated to our residents, contributing to a model of care that goes above and beyond every day. Every day you will be making a difference in people’s lives, building fabulous relationships with our residents and their families. 

Duties include: 

• Laundering, pressing/ironing and folding items such as linen towelling and residents’ garments 

• Cleaning/kitchen cloths, mops and garments, 

• Utilising washing, drying, extracting, pressing, folding or other industrial machines/equipment, as required 

• Collection and distribution of personal effects mistakenly sent to the laundry 

To be successful you will have 

• Ideally your background will be in laundries or cleaning within aged care or hospitality. 

• Friendly, positive outlook and ability to work in a team 

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and co-workers 

• Friendly, positive outlook and ability to work in a team 

• Valid working rights in Australia 

• Complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement  

What We Can Offer

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:

• A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.

• Salary packaging & tax benefits up to $15,900 tax free & additional $2,650 entertainment

• Up to 10 weeks parental paid leave, 1 additional public holiday per year nominated by Bolton Clarke, up to 2 days a year infectious illness leave

• A range of employee discounts and benefits.

• Free seasonal flu vaccinations

• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.

• Mental Health Programs (EAP).

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.