We are looking for a domestic assistant to join our team at Elton Hall Care Home where we encourage independent living and a homely environment, providing the best quality of life possible to all our residents.
THE COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Hours: Depending on Contract
Professional Responsibilities:
* To manage and oversee the documentation of the Home regarding all matters of Laundry including Risk Assessment.
* To be responsible for all matters involved with Laundry within the Home.
* To ensure a high standard of day-to-day cleanliness, washing and ironing, is maintained within the Home.
* To be an Advocate of The Home.
* To work closely with and report regularly to the Housekeeper.
* To present a professional image at all times.
* To maintain own professional development as appropriate to role.
* To maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Job Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with Guidelines for Laundry taking into account Standard 26 of the National Minimum Standards Act 2000.
* When working in the laundry Infection Control measures must be complied with at all times, gloves and aprons must be worn for loading dirty/soiled linen into machines.
* Ensure cuts are covered with suitable plaster/dressing.
* Infected/soiled linen to be collected and laundered in Red Alginate bags.
* Ensure pockets have been checked to avoid unwanted items going through the laundry process.
* To attend Job Review meeting and take any action resulting from the review as agreed.
* Ensure familiarisation with Elm Park's Policies and Procedures.
* All breakages and breakdowns to be reported to the Home Manager or Person-in-Charge immediately to ensure any necessary action can be taken.
* Any clothing repairs to be undertaken or reported to Key worker or family.
* Check clothing is marked with Service Users name to avoid loss or wrongly placed items.
Environment
* Machines and floor to be cleaned daily.
* Check outlet exhaust from Tumble Driers ensuring blockages are avoided.
* Maintain and control purchasing procedure and ensuring adequate stock of all detergents are available. Detergents are fed where applicable via auto-dosing system automatically and this must be checked daily to ensure blockages are avoided.
* Ensure equipment (Rolator/Press, Machines etc.) is maintained and in good working order.
* Audit and report findings of quality if linen, towels etc at a minimum of every 3 months.
* Ensure monitoring and tidying of Service Users drawers and wardrobes daily.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £11.90 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Stockton-On-Tees, TS21 1AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Have you checked where we are located?
Experience:
* Water Treatment: 1 year (preferred)
* Water Treatment & L8: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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