Laundry Assistant / Housekeeper - Casual

Laundry Assistant / Housekeeper - Casual


Company
Ryman Healthcare
Location
Highett, Victoria, Australia
Job Type
Temporary
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
Can you iron as good as Grandma? We are on the lookout for exceptional laundry assistants and housekeepers to join the team, working in our beautiful villageTake pride in laundering our residents cherished linen and clothingA laundry job where you're rewarded for your work!Tailored designer uniform provided About The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity to join our incredible support team as a Laundry Assistant & Housekeeper at Bert Newton Retirement Village in Highett. This is a casual role covering shifts when our team are on annual leave and sick leave.Our laundry staff play a crucial role in delivering service that is good enough for mum and dad. If you're up for a new challenge in a supportive environment - we'd love to hear from you!In this role you will:Ensure the smooth and efficient laundering, sorting and delivery of linen and residents personal clothing Operate the machinery to aide the cleaning and sterilisation processObserve all health and safety precautions for the protection of residents, staff and visitors Clean residents rooms, common areas and village environment is cleaned and nicely presentedAbout YouTo thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:Strong empathy Excellent attention to detail A reliable, friendly and professional manner About RymanWelcome to Ryman! We're a growing and agile organisation with a culture based on kindness, and excellence. We're one of New Zealand and Victoria's fastest growing employers, with career options across a range of different sectors - from nursing, to sales, village, design, technology and office roles.We take pride in the fact that our people are naturally empathetic and caring. In fact, we believe that's essential to the way we work! We think our people are one of a kind.Ryman PerksWork in a facility that operates more like a family business. We are well resourced and have great care ratiosFun, friendly and supportive team environmentMonthly employee recognitionReceive a complementary designer uniformReceive a Ryman Team Benefits card with discounts from 45+ well-known brandsAt Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.If you're our KIND of person we'd love to hear from you!Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

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