Laundry Assistant

General Responsibilities:
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To be responsible for ensuring that Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to by all staff and also to comply with other regulations recommended by the Registering Authority.
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To support the Home Manager in the prevention and/ or control of infections
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To assist in the recruitment/induction and appraisal of other staff
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To be familiar with and work in accordance to the Company Culture Manifesto
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To be familiar with and to follow all Company policies and procedures.
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To abide by all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations
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To work as part of a team, attending staff meetings and complete all training as required.
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To maintain appropriate records effectively
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To respect residents independence, privacy and dignity
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To foster good working relationships and to communicate effectively with all grades of staff to ensure the smooth and safe running of the Home
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To understand the importance of confidential information and observe professional ethics in accordance with the Data Protection Act
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To feedback to the Home Manager any concerns raised by residents, relatives or visiting authorises
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To report any faults in equipment, maintenance or housekeeping issues to the Home Manager in a timely manner
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To maintain appropriate records effectively.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
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To wash all personal clothing, observing name tags and washing instructions.
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To launder/ensure laundering of all linen in the Home including towels, sheets, duvets and curtains, ensuring adequate stocks are available for use.
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To be familiar with and to follow all Company policies and procedures.
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To work as part of a team, attending staff meetings and complete all training as required.
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To press all linen and clothing, storing appropriately.
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To ensure that all linen/clothing is dried/aired.
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To place all laundered items to their storage areas including bedrooms.
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To identify worn-out or damaged clothing and repair or confirm disposal with the Home Manager.
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To keep the laundry clean and tidy.
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To report any items lost or damaged to person in charge.
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To re-name clothes if required
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To abide by all COSHH regulations, colour coding and to clean and store all domestic equipment in accordance with agreed procedures/policies
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To perform other related duties, not specifically enumerated in this job description, which may from time to time be assigned by the Home