Laundry & Housekeeping Assistants – Vida Court and Vida Grange
Vida Healthcare is looking for attentive and dynamic Housekeepers and Laundry Assistant to join their growing team at Vida Court and Vida Grange.
We are looking for people who will share Vida's values and commitment to providing the highest quality, compassionate care. Ultimately, we are looking for kind, caring people who are passionate about helping others.
Weekend working will be required as per the published home rota.
Responsibilities
· To ensure a clean, well-presented and well-maintained supply of clothing for all residents, and linen for the home, is available at all times.
· To keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each care user. This is particularly applicable to each care user’s privacy and dignity and in respect of each care user’s personal possessions.
· Using available equipment as instructed with due regard to health and safety of self and others.
· Cleaning of all areas of the home including public rooms and residents’ rooms to a high standard as agreed with the Operations Manager. This will include furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
· Expeditious cleaning of soiled carpets to minimise staining and permanent damage.
· To be aware of the health and safety statement and of the COSHH statement and to ensure careful storage of fluids and other toxic substances to ensure minimal risk to residents.
· To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestation.
· To report the malfunction of any equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures.
· To deal with waste bags and their prescribed disposal.
· Handle all incoming items to the laundry, and sort for different treatments and washing in accordance with Vida Healthcare policies.
· Wash, dry and iron all linen, keep all cupboards tidy and well stocked with adequate clean supplies, report any shortages and recommend when replacement stocks are required.
· Wash, dry and iron all residents’ clothing in accordance with instruction labels. If required, return clothing to individual rooms and put it away tidily. If required, undertake repairs to items within competence where appropriate.
· Ensure the correct marking of the residents’ clothes.
· Organise delivery and return of items to and from the dry cleaners as required and maintain records of costs.
· Keep records of any damage to items whilst in the laundry. Report on the condition of residents’ clothing to enable replacements to be purchased as necessary.
· To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.
· Ensure that all machines and equipment are in good working order, report defects and problems immediately and withdraw from service any faulty equipment.
· To keep the laundry room and store area in a clean and hygienic condition.
Knowledge and Expertise
· Minimum 6 months experience of working as a housekeeper, cleaner, laundry or domestic role
· Excellent organisational skills and with a can-do attitude
· Awareness of COSHH and Health & Safety practices
· Experience in a care home, hotel or other related hospitability environment is preferable
Further training and development will be provided by Vida Healthcare, and you will have ongoing support from our Vida Academy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrogate HG3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
