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Make a difference every day and give back to your community! This role will be based at Hawkhurst Residential Home in Blackburn, Lancashire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 26 residents, living with a range of physical and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident's individual abilities.
Job Responsibility
Processing residents personal clothing and household laundry to a high standard within the Domestic service
Ensuring that any items that require thermal disinfection are processed correctly and that infection control procedures are strictly adhered to
Ensuring that all items of personal and household laundry are ironed/pressed to a high standard
Ensuring that all items of personal clothing and household linen are in a good state of repair and to bring to the attention of the Hotel Services Manager/Care Home Manager when they are not
Maintaining all areas of the laundry, equipment and linen cupboards in a clean, tidy and hygienic condition, ensuring stock levels are adequate
Remaining professional and courteous at all times with residents, colleagues, external professionals, family members and visitors to the home
Following any health & safety procedures required of you and to ensure that any health and safety risks are reported to the Manager immediately
Any other reasonable duties, as requested by your Manager, to meet the changing needs of the business
Requirements
Patient
understanding
respectful of individual abilities
Nice to have
Prior experience as a Domestic Assistant
understanding of dementia
What we offer
Excellent hourly pay ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 dependent upon qualification
Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
Fully funded DBS
Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate