Laundry Assistant

General Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for ensuring that Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to by all staff and also to comply with other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority.

• To support the Home Manager in the prevention and/ or control of infections

• To assist in the recruitment/induction and appraisal of other staff

• To be familiar with and work in accordance to the Company Culture Manifesto

• To be familiar with and to follow all Company policies and procedures.

• To abide by all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations

• To work as part of a team, attending staff meetings and complete all training as required.

• To maintain appropriate records effectively

• To respect residents independence, privacy and dignity

• To foster good working relationships and to communicate effectively with all grades of staff to ensure the smooth and safe running of the Home

• To understand the importance of confidential information and observe professional ethics in accordance with the Data Protection Act

• To feedback to the Home Manager any concerns raised by residents, relatives or visiting authorises

• To report any faults in equipment, maintenance or housekeeping issues to the Home Manager in a timely manner

• To maintain appropriate records effectively.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• To wash all personal clothing, observing name tags and washing instructions.

• To launder/ensure laundering of all linen in the Home including towels, sheets, duvets and curtains, ensuring adequate stocks are available for use.

• To be familiar with and to follow all Company policies and procedures.

• To work as part of a team, attending staff meetings and complete all training as required.

• To press all linen and clothing, storing appropriately.

• To ensure that all linen/clothing is dried/aired.

• To place all laundered items to their storage areas including bedrooms.

• To identify worn-out or damaged clothing and repair or confirm disposal with the Home Manager.

• To keep the laundry clean and tidy.

• To report any items lost or damaged to person in charge.

• To re-name clothes if required

• To abide by all COSHH regulations, colour coding and to clean and store all domestic equipment in accordance with agreed procedures/policies

• To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the Home.