Job Description
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 Elton Hall 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
Part-time hours: 16-20 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
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:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person