Laundry Assistant

Abney Court
Abney Hall Park

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Abney Hall Park

Job Summary

Our hotel services teams do more than just clean, or do laundry they improve the lives of the people we care for. What makes our hotel services teams special is their ability to have a kind word anda smile for our residents and their relatives. They will go the extra mile to make sure a precious possession is cared for, and are prepared to work as part of a team to deliver great care. They have very high personal standards, are aware of how to provide excellent customer service, and go home at the end of the day knowing they have made a difference.

Our hotel services team comprises of domestic and laundry assistants. We provide training for these roles with particular emphasis on one area for each individual with the sole aim ofproviding a first class service by ensuring that the environment and laundry are maintained and delivered to a very high standard.

Key Responsibilities

To ensure the laundry of residents clothing is to the highest standard, including ironing.
Ensure the laundry is collected and returned to the correct area of the home on a regular basis, and personal clothing of residents is put away in a neat and tidy manner.
Ensure that all residents’ wardrobes and clothing drawers are kept clean, neat and tidy.
Ensure that the laundry equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Report any defect to the Head Housekeeper or maintenance person.
To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
To comply with COSHH regulations.
To ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
To follow the correct use of colour code systems within the home
To ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily.
To maintain standards of infection control within the laundry area and generally within the home and to assist residents to maintain their own infection control needs.
Carry out all cleaning duties as directed by the Head Housekeeper or Home Manager to the required Company standards.Cleaning duties can be in any area of the care home.
Ensure that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
Maintain a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
Ensure that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition.Report any defects to the Head Housekeeper or Home Manager.
To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
To comply with COSHH regulations.
To adhere to infection control polices at all times.
To follow the correct use of colour code systems within the home.
To ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily.
To ensure trolleys are re-stocked at the end of each shift and cleaning storage cupboards are left clean and tidy.
Carry out any other reasonable instructions of the Head Housekeeper or Home Manager.
Carry out and keep up to date all regulatory and mandatory training relevant to your role.

The post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably required.

Organisational Requirements

Care UK is a regulated business, subject to external governance, and involves actively ensuring awareness of (including training compliance) and applying all related and current legislation - personally, to the Home and wider company.
Take reasonable measures to protect the care of the health and safety and wellbeing of yourself and others at work - in accordance with current legislation and best practice
Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (and other regulations and processes) to ensure confidentiality of information - in accordance with current legislation and best practice
Understand and implement safeguarding in accordance with current legislation and best practice
Be familiar with and comply with relevant Care UK policies and processes

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Location

Abney Hall Park
Manchester Road
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 2PD

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Pay

Up to

Shifts

Full-time

Contract

Permanent

Reference

12835

Why work at Abney Court

At Care UK's Abney Court in Cheadle, providing the highest standard of care for residents is at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far.

Our team works in a purpose-built care home set within the beautiful grounds of Abney Hall Park. We provide residential, dementia and short-term care with fantastic facilities for residents, including a cinema, cafe and hair salon, as well as beautiful landscaped gardens.

We truly believe that every one of us makes a difference. If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Abney Court.

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A closely-knit team of managers, carers, nurses and support colleagues – and each of us is dedicated to your loved one’s care, health and wellbeing.

I began my career in care as a Care Assistant and with support and encouragement from my managers, I’ve worked my way up to Team Leader, then Discharge Coordinator, then Deputy Manager and now Home Manager. I’m preparing to do my Level 5 qualification to further build on my skills.

I joined Care UK because of its strong reputation and the support and opportunities it offers for progression.

To do this role well, you need strong communication skills, the ability to see the bigger picture, and a calm, solution-focused mindset. The most important part of my role is overseeing all aspects of care and making sure every resident receives the highest standard of support.

A career highlight for me has been achieving my current position. The most rewarding part of my role is that I get to make a real difference to the lives of Abney Court residents every.

Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my family and friends.

Julie McDowell Home Manager

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