Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Laundry Assistant at Bellavista Nursing Home to support the smooth running of the Laundry / Housekeeping , ensuring work is carried out to the highest standard.

By making sure each resident has clean clothing and bedding, you'll be playing your own part in helping everyone to feel comfortable and at home. The role of Laundry Assistant involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing and contributing to the overall look and feel of the home. It's a great way to get a sense of what it takes to keep everything running smoothly in our homes and it could open up other opportunities as you develop.

Key duties in this role will include vacuuming, mopping, polishing and general up-keep of all communal areas and our residents' bedrooms. The role will involve both cleaning and laundry tasks. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference.

Main Duties:

Carrying out all laundering duties including safely storing dirty laundry, sorted into appropriate wash loads Washing, dry and iron all bed linen, table linen and towels which are Home property and personal clothing belonging to residents Ensuring the linen cupboard is well stocked and tidy Assisting with the general cleanliness of the Laundry area including air filters and equipment Ensuring that Company Policy on Infection Control is adhered to at all times with regard to soiled linen. Able to ensure that Company Policy on Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is adhered to at all times. Take linen and clothes to store, or residents' rooms as required, hanging or placing residents' items neatly. Ensuring systems for the identification and correct return of personal clothing are effective Keeping records of any damage to items whilst in the laundry and reporting the condition of residents' clothing to enable replacements to be purchased as necessary Ensuring equipment, chemicals and cleaning products are stored safely and securely, during and after use. Carry out all cleaning duties as directed by the Head Housekeeper to the required Company standards. Monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering more as needed Ensure that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to. Maintain a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene. Ensure that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reporting any necessary repairs or replacements Carry out any other reasonable instructions of the Housekeeping Supervisor To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents. To comply with COSHH regulations. To adhere to infection control polices at all times. To follow the correct use of colour code systems within the home To ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily. To ensure trolley's are re-stocked at the end of shift and cleaning cupboards are left clean and tidy.

Health & Safety:

Adhere to the e Nursing Home 's disposal of waste policy.
Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
Understand and ensure the implementation of the company Health and Safety policy, and
Emergency and Fire procedures.
Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture,
equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote safe working practice in the Home.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably required.

This indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime
Experience:

Laundry/ Houskeeping: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person