Environmental Services Worker
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We are seeking two compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Environmental Services Workers. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for our residents.
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The successful candidate will play a vital role in the daily lives of our residents by ensuring their surroundings are clean, hygienic, and welcoming.
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Responsibilities:
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* Laundry Operations: Managing the full laundry cycle-sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linen and personal clothing with care and attention to detail.
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* Facility Cleaning: Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in resident rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas, following infection control and hygiene protocols.
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* Equipment Care: Ensuring all cleaning and laundry equipment is used safely, maintained properly, and stored securely.
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* Occasional Support in Kitchen/Dining Areas: Assisting with light duties such as setting up or clearing trays and trolleys when required.
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About You:
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This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments-someone who understands that behind every freshly made bed or folded towel is a resident who deserves dignity and comfort.
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We're looking for individuals who are not only reliable and hardworking, but who also bring warmth and compassion to everything they do.
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We're looking for someone who will:
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* Take ownership of cleaning and laundry routines, ensuring resident rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas are spotless, hygienic, and inviting.
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* Manage the full laundry cycle-from sorting and washing to drying, folding, and returning garments and linen with care and attention to detail.
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* Bring a strong work ethic, excellent time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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* Follow infection control and safety protocols to protect residents, staff, and themselves.
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* Demonstrate kindness, respect, and compassion in every interaction with residents, understanding that your work directly impacts their daily comfort and dignity.
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What You'll Bring:
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Experience in cleaning and/or laundry services, ideally in aged care, healthcare, or hospitality.
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A strong work ethic, reliability, and a genuine desire to help others.
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The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
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A commitment to safety, hygiene, and infection control procedures.
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A genuine passion for working with elderly residents.
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Flexibility to work across cleaning and laundry areas as required.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Desirable: Certificate II in Cookery or similar (occasional kitchen support). Basic computer skills (e.g., Outlook, Internet Explorer). Previous experience in aged care or a similar care-based setting.
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About Us:
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We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years.
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Through our faith-based mission, we provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.
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We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
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We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and look forward to receiving your application.
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