Responsible To: Housekeeping Lead / Home Manager
Hours: As Required
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Job Purpose
To provide an efficient laundry service, ensuring that residents' clothing, bedding, and linen are cleaned, dried, ironed, and returned promptly while maintaining high standards of hygiene, infection prevention, and dignity.
The Laundry Assistant plays an important role in ensuring residents have access to clean clothing and linen, contributing to their comfort, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Laundry Duties
- Sort, wash, dry, iron, and fold residents' clothing and household linen.
- Ensure all clothing and linen are appropriately labelled.
- Return residents' clothing to the correct rooms promptly.
- Handle personal clothing with care and respect.
- Report damaged or unidentified clothing to management.
Infection Prevention and Control
- Follow infection control procedures at all times.
- Safely handle soiled and contaminated laundry.
- Use PPE appropriately.
- Ensure laundry equipment is cleaned and maintained in accordance with procedures.
Health and Safety
- Operate laundry equipment safely.
- Report faults or maintenance concerns immediately.
- Follow COSHH requirements when handling cleaning chemicals and detergents.
- Maintain a clean and safe laundry environment.
Resident Care and Dignity
- Respect residents' privacy, dignity, and personal belongings.
- Develop positive and professional relationships with residents and visitors.
- Be courteous and respectful at all times.
General Responsibilities
- Assist housekeeping staff when required.
- Maintain adequate stocks of laundry supplies.
- Follow all Ashley Court Care Home policies and procedures.
- Attend mandatory training and staff meetings as required.
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Laundry Assistant in Wolverhampton employer: Ashley Court Care Home
Ashley Court Care Home is an excellent employer that prioritises a friendly and supportive work environment, making it a fulfilling place for Housekeepers to thrive. With ongoing training and development opportunities, employees can grow their skills while contributing to the wellbeing of residents in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we care for.
