Laundry Staff Member-
Primrose House: We are looking for a laundry person (15 hours per week), at our home in Westward Ho, Primrose House.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the Care Standards Act, to ensure a safe and efficient laundry service in the home.
- To check that all residents’ personal clothing and items are individually labelled, maintained in good repair and returned to the correct resident in a timely manner after each laundry session.
- To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times, including resident’s right to privacy, dignity and choice.
- To ensure all equipment used is in full, safe working order, promptly reporting any faults to both the Maintenance Person and the Home Manager.
- To ensure the laundry area is well maintained, kept in a clean and tidy condition with all the appropriate stock.
- To be approachable and interactive with colleagues, contributing to team meetings and helping team members as appropriate. Ensure that Stonehaven is a friendly and supportive caring environment.
Person Specification – Skills and Qualifications
- Previous experience in a care home, hospital, or similar kitchen environment is desirable but not essential
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Good communication skills with a professional and respectful approach to colleagues and residents
- Compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in improving the lives of older or vulnerable people
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and carry out manual handling and cleaning tasks
- A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to changing needs
Rate of pay: £13.17 - £13.42 per hour.
Most importantly we are looking for nice, friendly, dedicated people who will set high standards for themselves and be active members of the care team. We look for people who behave in a positive manner at all times, putting the best interests of the residents in their care at the heart of all that they do.
To apply for the position please reply through this form. We will be in touch with you within 48 hours.
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you already need to have the right to work in the UK as the Company is unable to provide sponsorship for this post.
