Care Home Housekeeping & Laundry — Flexible Hours

Curam Care Homes; Carrigaline; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid breaks

Premium Sundays/Public Holidays

Complementary meals

Referral bonus

Discounted uniforms

Cycle to work

Free Car Parking

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Pharmacy Discount

Job summary

Curam Care Homes Carrigaline is seeking a part-time Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant to join our care team. You will maintain high cleanliness standards in line with health and safety policies and our company procedures.

Working in a supportive team, you will handle laundry duties, stock monitoring, and resident safety. Training is provided and good English is essential for clear communication with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with colleagues and residents.
• Capacity to uphold the highest level of cleanliness when dealing with residents.
• Good level of verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels of all equipment and supplies.
• Keep checklists updated and works closely with the Housekeeping & Laundry Manager /Director of Nursing to ensure the smooth day to day operations of the Housekeeping and Laundry department.
• Ensure resident's rooms are clean and tidy to a highest standard.
• Ensure that all work is carried out while ensuring resident safety.
• Ensure infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times.
• Work cooperatively and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensures that all incidents are reported to the Housekeeping & Laundry Manager/Director of Nursing.
• Be professional, friendly and approachable in all interactions with residents, visitors and staff.
• Liaise with Housekeeping & Laundry Manager/ DON/ADON/CNM regarding new admissions and ensure residents clothes are labelled.
• Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service as appropriate.
• Participate in staff, resident and departmental meetings as scheduled by Director of Nursing.
• Collect washing from and remove to laundry department on a regular basis in compliance with infection control policies.
• Separate whites, colours, woolens, towels etc. and launder at the appropriate temperature.
• Ensure resident's clothing is washed at the labeled temperature, ironed and folded.
• All bedding must be ironed, towels and face cloths folded and put neatly into the allocated space.
• Ensure residents clothing is correctly identified and labeled to guard against loss.
• Deliver residents clothing to the appropriate resident ensuring they neatly put away.
• Ensure wardrobes and chests of drawers are kept tidy
• Ensure the laundry room is clean and tidy.
• On a daily basis: wash down washers, dryers and laundry bags; clean lint trays / vents; mop floors.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Communication

Cleanliness

English proficiency

Job description

Curam Care Homes Carrigaline is seeking a part-time Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant to join our care team. You will maintain high cleanliness standards in line with health and safety policies and our company procedures.

Working in a supportive team, you will handle laundry duties, stock monitoring, and resident safety. Training is provided and good English is essential for clear communication with residents and staff.