Flexible Part-Time Housekeeping & Laundry Aide

Curam Care Homes; Carrigaline; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid breaks

Pension Scheme (up to 4% matching)

Discounted uniforms (Buy one get one)

Job summary

Curam Care Homes Carrigaline is recruiting a Part-time Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant to join our care team. The role focuses on maintaining high cleanliness standards and adhering to infection control policies, in line with health and safety guidelines.

You will work as part of a team and independently as required, with clear communication with residents and colleagues. Training will be provided, and a friendly, professional environment awaits.

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 work closely with the Housekeeping & Laundry Manager/Director of Nursing to ensure day-to-day operations.
• Ensure resident's rooms are clean and tidy to a high standard.
• Ensure that all work is carried out with resident safety in mind.
• Ensure infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times.
• Work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure 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 regarding new admissions and ensure residents' clothes are labelled.
• Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service.
• Participate in staff, resident and departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Collect washing from and move to laundry, separate whites/colors/woolens, and launder at appropriate temperatures.
• Ensure residents' clothing is washed at the labeled temperature, ironed and folded.
• All bedding must be ironed, towels folded and stored neatly.
• Ensure wardrobes and drawers are kept tidy.
• Laundry room kept clean and tidy.
• Daily tasks: wash down washers/dryers, clean vents, mop floors.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Cleanliness standards

Job description

Curam Care Homes Carrigaline is recruiting a Part-time Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant to join our care team. The role focuses on maintaining high cleanliness standards and adhering to infection control policies, in line with health and safety guidelines.

You will work as part of a team and independently as required, with clear communication with residents and colleagues. Training will be provided, and a friendly, professional environment awaits.