November 8, 2024

Cwrt Enfys

Ystradgynlais

FULL TIME

Domestic & Laundry Assistant

Are you a dedicated individual with a keen eye for cleanliness?
Then come and join our compassionate team as a Domestic & Laundry Assistant and help maintain the highest standards of hygiene and comfort for our residents.
We are currently seeking 1x 30 hours per week Laundry Assistant at our Cwrt Enfys Care Home.
What you'll be doing:
Housekeeping

Ensure that all washing, drying and ironing for residents’ personal clothing and linens are completed with the utmost care.
Carry out repairs to clothing as needed
Liaise with Head Housekeeper and relatives if clothing needs to be replaced or needs major repairs.
Ensure soiled linen is handled in line with infection control policy and dealt with efficiently
Ensure that all clothing is returned to the residents’ rooms in line with their choice and in an efficient manner.
Liaise with the Head Housekeeper and the care team to ensure that sufficient clean linen is available.
Ensure that the laundry equipment is routinely cleaned and maintained in line with policy.
Ensure that cleaning duties are carried out in accordance to the cleaning schedule.
Ensure team work is applied at all times to provide a clean and welcoming environment for the residents, guests and visitors.
Maintain the highest standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
Support the Head Housekeeper in reporting any defects or damage to furnishings within the home.
Ensure that products being used have been specifically selected for the purpose.
Complete cleaning documentation in line with company policy
Ensure that infection control policies and universal precautions are followed at all times.
Carry out deep cleaning in line with Silvercrest procedure
To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.
To respond in a timely way to residents who are distressed (calling out, calling for help, knocking or making noises that suggest the need for support) or seek assistance if you feel unable to respond appropriately

Health and Safety

Ensure all health and safety requirements are being met and attend training as required.
Ensure regulations and compliance are met and adhered to.
Ensure equipment and the environment is safe within the home.
Ensure safety of residents who assist with the laundry are safe at all times.
You will be required for this role to potentially liftheavy objects

Who we are seeking

Experience in domestic cleaning services, especially laundry or dry cleaning
Reliable and punctual
Motivated and enthusiastic
Self-motivator
Keen to learn
Passion and commitment
Flexible and able to work occasionally outside of normal working hours should the need arise