Job Description

Reports to: Manager

and Management Team

Job Purpose:

To ensure the efficient and effective laundering of the residents clothing, bed linen, towels, and other items in accordance with hygiene and infection control standards, providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Sort, wash, dry, fold and iron laundry including residents personal clothing, bedding and towels.

Ensure correct washing procedures are followed for different fabrics and colours.

Return residents clean clothes to the appropriate rooms promptly and accurately, ensuring they are put away in a neat and tidy manner.

Ensure that all residents wardrobes and clothing drawers are kept clean, neat and tidy.

Monitor the laundry supplies and inform the manager when stock needs replenishing

Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the laundry room at all times

Operate and maintain the laundry equipment, reporting and concerns or faults to the manager or maintenance team

Follow the care home policies regarding infection control and health & safety at all times

Comply with COSHH regulations

Safely handle soiled and contaminated laundry, using appropriate PPE and procedures

Assist in managing lost or damaged clothing, informing appropriate staff and recording incidents

Respect residents privacy, dignity, and personal preferences at all times

Requirements:

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Essential:

Good understanding of hygiene and infection control

Ability to work efficiently and manage time effectively

Attention to details and care in handling personal belongings

Ability to work as part of a team, with a respectful and positive attitude

Ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards

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Desirable:

Previous experience in a laundry of housekeeping role

Experience working in a care home or healthcare environment

Basic knowledge of laundry machinery and products

Working Conditions:

This role involves physical works requiring standing, lifting and repetitive tasks

Exposure to chemicals and soiled laundry (appropriate PPE will be provided)

Will involve working weekend shifts

Applicants must be willing to undertake any training in relation to the post and attend training sessions and staff meetings as required

Safeguarding:

This role involves working in a care environment with vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties required. However, it is not definitive and may be subject to periodic view.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 12.25 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person