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Laundry Assistant role at Advinia Health Care, which provides high quality, person-centred care for older people. The company operates 36 Care Homes across the UK.
Job Responsibility:
Sort washing into relevant groups, where applicable, and process it through the washer, drier and iron. Keep clean and dirty linen separate within the laundry area
The following priorities apply: Bedding
Towels
Residents' personal laundry
Serviettes
Tea Towels
Return the Care Home's washing to the linen cupboard, dining room and the kitchen
Perform minor repairs to the Service users’ clothing
Any clothes that are not marked should be named and place in the appropriate boxes after they have been laundered
Ensure the laundry room is clean and tidy. On a daily basis: wash down wasters, dryers and laundry bags
clean lint trays/vents
mop floors
Use appropriate protective clothing when dealing with soiled/infected linen
Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the laundry area
Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another
Requirements:
Fantastic people skills: Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong relationships and empathise
Caring by nature: An enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day
Great team player: Do you work well in a team of likeminded people?
Adaptable: The role of a Laundry Assistant is very fast paced, can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations?
No experience? No problem: We will provide you with a comprehensive induction programme and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career with Advinia Health Care
What we offer:
Free DBS/PVG check
Competitive pay rates
Flexible pay
Paid Family Leave
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro rata per hours worked)
A fantastic working environment
Free uniform
Professional training and ongoing career progression