Compassionate Laundry Assistant – Care Home

PrimeLife Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd is seeking a Laundry Assistant for Holmes House in South Wigston, Leicestershire. The role focuses on delivering high-quality laundry services for residents living with various needs, with emphasis on dignity and respectful care.

Candidate should be patient and caring; prior Laundry experience is welcome, but full training is provided. Dementia awareness is beneficial and a supportive team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature with a desire to help residents.
• Full training provided if prior Laundry Assistant experience is not essential.
• Experience with dementia is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Processing residents' personal clothing and household laundry to a high standard within the laundry service.
• Ensuring items requiring thermal disinfection are processed correctly and infection control procedures are observed.
• Ironing/pressing of personal clothing and household linen to a high standard.
• Maintaining all areas of the laundry, equipment and linen cupboards in a clean, tidy and hygienic condition; ensuring stock levels are adequate.
• Remaining professional and courteous with residents, colleagues, external professionals, family members and visitors.
• Following health & safety procedures and reporting risks to the Manager.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties as requested to meet business needs.

Skills

Patient

Care-focused

Attention to infection control

Team player

Job description

PrimeLife Ltd is seeking a Laundry Assistant for Holmes House in South Wigston, Leicestershire. The role focuses on delivering high-quality laundry services for residents living with various needs, with emphasis on dignity and respectful care.

Candidate should be patient and caring; prior Laundry experience is welcome, but full training is provided. Dementia awareness is beneficial and a supportive team environment is offered.