Care Home Laundry Assistant

Job Summary

To provide a laundering service in support of the hotel services function to ensure a high quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all laundering duties including:
• Safely store dirty laundry, sorted into appropriate wash loads.
• Wash, dry and iron all bed linen, table linen and towels which are Home property and personal clothing belonging to residents.
• Ensure the linen cupboard is well stocked and tidy.
• Ensure systems for the identification and correct return of personal clothing are effective.
• General cleanliness of the Laundry area including air filters and equipment.
• Understand wash guide instructions, laundering requirements of a wide range of textiles and the properties of cleaning materials to ensure that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particularly moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors and staff.
• Understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work Acts and fire safety and evacuation procedures and demonstrates a working knowledge of COSHH assessments applicable in own work area.
• Act accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Take reasonable care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults and the need for maintenance or replacement.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are stored in a safe and tidy manner.
• Attend staff meetings and staff training sessions as required.
• Adhere to Home Policies and Procedures.

This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be amended following consultation with the jobholder.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to a wide range of textiles.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Hold or work towards achieving NVQ Level 2 in Support Services in Healthcare.

Skills

• Efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload.
• Display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Demonstrate initiative.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

To apply for this position, email: info@casterbridgemanor.co.uk