Laundry Assistant
The Napier District Masonic Trust is proud to have assisted the aged in our community for the past 60 years and will continue to plan and provide housing and care for our elderly in the coming years.We have an excellent reputation for providing quality residential aged care and affordable retirement village accommodation. We believe every elderly person has a right to a place they can call home regardless of age, stage, means or needs. We are a community built on love, respect and care for our residents, their families and each other.
About Our Role
Behind every comfortable bed, fresh linen, and well-cared-for item of clothing is a team dedicated to helping residents feel at home. As a Laundry Assistant, you will play an important role in creating a comfortable and welcoming environment by ensuring residents' personal clothing and the facility's linen are cared for with attention and respect.
This role is much more than washing and folding. It requires attention to detail, organisation, and a genuine commitment to excellence. You will be responsible for processing laundry efficiently, maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control, and ensuring personal belongings are returned promptly and in excellent condition.
Working as part of our wider support team, you will help create an environment where residents feel valued, comfortable, and cared for every day.
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering excellent service, enjoys working in a supportive team environment, and finds satisfaction in making a meaningful difference through the work they do each day.
We have permanent shifts available for this role, with standard hours of 11:00am to 7:30pm. There may also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts from time to time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, wash, dry, iron, fold, and deliver residents' clothing and facility linens, ensuring all items are cared for and returned to a high standard.
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention, hygiene, and safety by following all laundry, chemical handling, and PPE procedures.
- Operate and care for laundry equipment safely and effectively, ensuring equipment and work areas are kept clean, organised, and well maintained.
- Support efficient laundry operations by managing workloads, meeting turnaround timeframes, and maintaining quality standards.
- Foster positive relationships with residents, whānau, colleagues, and visitors, providing friendly, professional, and respectful service.
About You
You are someone who takes pride in the small details and understands that quality laundry services can make a real difference to a resident's daily experience. You enjoy staying organised, working efficiently, and seeing the tangible results of a job well done.
You are dependable and self-motivated, with the ability to manage your workload effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and care. Whether you have previous experience in laundry services, hospitality, healthcare, aged care, or a similar environment, you understand the importance of presentation, cleanliness, and following safe work practices.
You have a positive attitude, are willing to learn, and enjoy contributing to a supportive team culture. You communicate respectfully with residents, whānau, and colleagues, and treat residents' personal belongings with the same care and consideration you would your own.
Most importantly, you will bring a genuine commitment to helping residents feel comfortable, respected, and well cared for through the service you provide.
How to apply
If you’re ready to join a values-based organisation where every day counts, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us continue our legacy of care in our community.
