Laundry Assistant

Job purpose - To provide an efficient and effective laundry service that fully meets the needs of the residents, along with the high standards expected in the care home. Working as part of the housekeeping team to ensure that the home ismaintained to a high standard in accordance to the care homes' guidelines, in addition to the individual needs and requirements of the residents.

3 on 3 off rota basis. 8am-5pm 31.50 hours

Key Responsibilities
**1. To provide a high-quality laundry service for all linen and resident's personal clothing/items, adhering at all times to the correct fabric care guidelines and following residents' individual care plans where there may be special requirements. 2.To ensure that the Laundry is cleaned to a high standard in compliance with the specific cleaning guidelines and schedules and that they effectively meet the residents' and homes needs. 3. To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident'spersonal information at all times, including their right to privacy, dignity and choice. 4. To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the Health &Social Care Act, to ensure a safe and efficient laundry service in the home.
Understand and have an awareness of Infection Control. 5.

To check that all residents' personal clothing and items are individually labelled, maintained in good repairand returned to the correct resident in a timely manner after each laundry session.

6.

To ensure all equipment used is in full, safe working order, promptly reporting any faults to both the Maintenance Person and the General Manager.

7.To always be alert and use your own initiative, spot clean any spillages as they occur. 8.

To be an active and helpful member of the team, contribute to meeting, attend training sessions and ensure that the care home is a friendly and supportiveworking environment.

9. To support the Lifestyle team with laundry
- based activities. 10. To be able to undertake other tasks deemed appropriate by the General Manager. Job context**This is a team role, with responsibility for cleaning and maintaining the home to a high standard, therefore communication and team work are mutually important. Prioritising your workload, getting tasks done and pride in your work is essential.

Key Challenges

To ensure that the care home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents with respect and dignity.

Key measures
Supervision meeting with Line Manager every 3 months

Person specification
Basic numeric and literacy skills

Good communication skills

Friendly and helpful

Able to manage time and tasks effectively

Reliable and punctual

Previous work experience

Understanding of COSHH

Basic sewing skills

Able to use and maintain essential cleaning equipment.

Commitment to infection prevention and control

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