Laundry Assistant required for residential care home in Davenport. Working hours will be Monday to Friday, from 10am to 2pm. The job entails washing, drying and ironing the residents' clothes and delivering the laundered items to the respective resident's room/wardrobes.
Whilst no laundry room work experience is required, the ideal candidate should have an ability to self direct and have an organised approach to dealing with tasks at hand and be able to work as a part of a team.
Situated in the residential area of Davenport, Stockport, Davenport Manor is a long established residential home with a reputation for quality care and comfort.
The home is located in its own secluded grounds with ample parking facilities. Local shops, Davenport railway station, bus routes and a park are all within easy walking distance.
We provide residential accommodation for the elderly who may require varying levels of support and care ranging from basic support for daily activities to those with dementia. Provision is made for long or short term care. The home provides a perfect setting where one may recover from recent illness or an operation.
Our philosophy of care is to provide the highest quality of care to meet the needs of the individual through our well trained staff and facilities. From the initial assessment to ongoing reviews our continued evaluation ensures the best possible care. An electronic care records system facilitates timely and accurate record keeping and also serves to support staff in delivering a person centered care to residents.
Our staff team is inclusive and welcoming. In recognition of their dedication throughout this period of the pandemic they have received a monthly bonus of £30 each month.
We are seeking to recruit a part time Laundry Assistant who shares our outlook and who wishes to further develop her/his own skills, to join our staff team
Job Description
The position requires working 12 hours per week, 10.00AM to 2.00PM over three days
Responsibilities include:
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To understand and comply with all the statutory and legal requirements which are relevant, such as Health and Safety, COSH and all aspects of the Care Standards Act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the Home
Requirements of a Laundry Assistant:
Warm, friendly and caring disposition
Good communication skills, able to put others at ease
Be able to work and contribute within a team
Have previous experience of working in the care sector carrying out similar duties
Benefits of working with us as a Laundry Assistant
Full training provided
Opportunity for further career development and progression
Uniformsprovided
Pension scheme
Job Type: Part-time (12 hours per week)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
