Laundry Assistant
Summary
Sort, wash, and return residents' laundry while maintaining infection control and equipment safety in a care-home setting.
Laundry Assistant
- To always wear protective clothing and observe infection control measures according to the Laundry and Spillage Policy.
- To sort laundry and clothes according to colours i.e., separating whites from dark colours, also separate dirty laundry from contaminated laundry.
- To be diligent and careful to wash clothes on the correct cycle according to the manufacturers instructions.
- All soiled laundry is to be placed in the red alginate bags and washed at 71° C on the sluice boil cycle No.2. After which they can be washed on the normal wash with the prescribed detergents.
- To withdraw torn linen and clothes and repair as required.
- Check all marking and name tapes and renew as necessary.
- Return laundry and clothes to the residents’ rooms within the same day as far as possible.
- Ensure that machines are kept clean, safe and in a good state of repair. De fluff the dryer after every cycle.
- The laundry floor and sink area must be cleaned with disinfectant and kept clean and dry.
- To ensure hand washing liquid soap and disposable paper towels are always available in the laundry room.
· To attend staff meetings regularly and to participate in training as requested.
· Communicating and coordinating with colleagues as necessary.
- Contribute to team effort
· Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication
· To be familiar with fire procedures and to attend fire drills and training as requested.
· To be familiar with and to comply with the Health and Safety Policy and to attend training sessions as requested.
What we expect of you
· To ensure the wellbeing of the residents and to maximise their quality of life by aiding and encouraging each resident to reach their full potential.
· To promote good working practices and to perform duties competently and in accordance with company policies so ensuring a safe and secure environment for both residents and staff.
· That any accident is dealt with effectively and that correct reporting procedures are followed.
· Demonstrate outstanding time management, problem solving, organisational and prioritisation skills.
· Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and confidence communicating with people at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality when required
· A strong service mindset and flexible can-do approach.
· Strong judgement and decision-making ability
· Have energy, enthusiasm and confidence to take the initiative
At Peverel Court Care, our team mean the world to us. Without them, we know we couldn’t deliver the same outstanding levels of care. That’s why we make sure we care for our team, while they care for our residents
Benefits include: 24/7 access to an online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, monthly massage sessions, complimentary staff lunches, company contributions to your pension, rewards, and recognition schemes. We also offer development opportunities and career pathways to help you develop into more senior roles.