Laundry Assistant - Wygram Nursing Home, Co. Wexford

Virtue Integrated Elder Care; Wexford; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Wygram Nursing Home in Wexford is seeking a Laundry/Accommodation Assistant to manage residents' clothing, bedding, towels, and linen with care and efficiency. You will operate laundry equipment, label items accurately, and support housekeeping and care teams to ensure resident comfort and wellbeing.

Applicants should be fluent in English, reliable, and able to work full-time. Prior laundry or hospitality experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• A reliable, hardworking, and positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all residents' clothing, bedding, towels, and linen are collected, sorted, washed, dried, folded, and returned in a timely manner
• Operating laundry equipment safely and efficiently while following manufacturer guidelines and company procedures
• Maintaining accurate labelling and organisation of residents' personal clothing to ensure items are returned correctly
• Adhering to infection prevention and control procedures at all times
• Monitoring laundry supplies and notifying management when stock levels require replenishment
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised laundry environment
• Reporting any damaged clothing, linen, or equipment to the appropriate manager
• Working collaboratively with housekeeping, nursing, and care teams to support the comfort and wellbeing of residents
• Following all health and safety policies and procedures

Job description

Laundry/Accommodation Assistant | Wygram Nursing Home

About Wygram Nursing Home

Wygram Nursing Homeis a purpose-built nursing home located in Wexford Town.We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners. It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.

Salary and Benefits

• ?Competitive remuneration package
• ?Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and financial advice)
• ?Employee Recognition Scheme
• ?Free meals on duty
• ?Free parking
• ?Bike to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• ? Ensuring all residents' clothing, bedding, towels, and linen are collected, sorted, washed, dried, folded, and returned in a timely manner
• ? Operating laundry equipment safely and efficiently while following manufacturer guidelines and company procedures
• ? Maintaining accurate labelling and organisation of residents' personal clothing to ensure items are returned correctly
• ? Adhering to infection prevention and control procedures at all times
• ? Monitoring laundry supplies and notifying management when stock levels require replenishment
• ? Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised laundry environment
• ? Reporting any damaged clothing, linen, or equipment to the appropriate manager
• ? Working collaboratively with housekeeping, nursing, and care teams to support the comfort and wellbeing of residents
• ? Following all health and safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• ? Must be available full time
• ? A reliable, hardworking, and positive attitude with a strong attention to detail
• ? Previous experience in a laundry, housekeeping, hospitality, healthcare, or similar role is desirable but not essential
• ? Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• ? Good organisational and time management skills
• ? Fluent spoken and written English
• ? Understanding of infection prevention and hygiene practices is an advantage
• ? Garda clearance and suitable character references
• ? A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and resident care

Important: Right to Work Immediate Service Requirement: This role is only open to applicants who hold EU/EEA citizenship or existing, unrestricted right to work in Ireland.

Skills:

Care of the Elderly Communication Skills Person-centred Care TPBN1_IJ