Weekend Laundry Assistant

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated laundry assistant to manage laundry services within a care home. Responsibilities include sorting, washing, and returning residents' clothing while adhering to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have fantastic people skills, a caring nature, and the ability to work well within a team. Competitive pay and professional training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible pay

Paid Family Leave

5.6 weeks annual leave per annum

Free uniform

Professional training

Qualifications

• Supportive and great at communicating.
• Genuine passion for making people's lives brighter.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Sort washing into relevant groups and process through washer, dryer, and iron.
• Maintain a clean and tidy laundry room.
• Report infections or accidents to the Home Manager.

Skills

Fantastic people skills

Caring by nature

Great team player

Adaptable

Job description

Overview

Sort washing into relevant groups, where applicable, and process it through the washer, drier and iron. Keep clean and dirty linen separate within the laundry area.

The following priorities apply:

Bedding

Towels

Residents' personal laundry

Serviettes

Tea Towels

Return the Care Home's washing to the linen cupboard, dining room and the kitchen.

Perform minor repairs to the Service users' clothing.

Any clothes that are not marked should be named and placed in the appropriate boxes after they have been laundered.

Ensure the laundry room is clean and tidy. On a daily basis: wash down wasters, dryers and laundry bags; clean lint trays/vents; mop floors.

Use appropriate protective clothing when dealing with soiled/infected linen.

Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the laundry area.

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.

Responsibilities

1. Sort washing into relevant groups and process through washer, dryer and iron.
2. Keep clean and dirty linen separate within the laundry area.
3. Follow priority items: Bedding, Towels, Residents' personal laundry, Serviettes, Tea Towels.
4. Return washed items to the linen cupboard, dining room and kitchen.
5. Perform minor repairs to Service users' clothing as needed.
6. Name and place in appropriate boxes any unmarked clothes after laundering.
7. Maintain a clean and tidy laundry room; daily tasks include washing down washers, dryers and laundry bags, cleaning lint trays/vents, and mopping floors.
8. Wear appropriate protective clothing when handling soiled or infected linen.
9. Adhere to statutory Health & Safety standards in the laundry area.
10. Report illnesses of an infectious nature or accidents involving Clients, colleagues, yourself or others to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.

Person specification

• Fantastic people skills: Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong relationships and empathise.
• Caring by nature: An enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for making people's lives that little bit brighter each day.
• Great team player: Able to work well in a team of likeminded people.
• Adaptable: The role is fast paced; ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• No experience? No problem: A comprehensive induction programme and training plan will be provided to prepare you for your new career with Advinia Health Care.

A few core values

• Compassion: Kind and empathetic.
• Courage: Driven to progress.
• Communication: A good all-round communicator.
• Commitment: Passionate about excellent care.
• Competence: Able to work well in a team and on your own initiative.

About Advinia

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible pay
• Paid Family Leave
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro rata per hours worked)
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Professional training and ongoing career progression