Full Time Laundry Assistant Job
Job Type - Full Time
Salary - £13.45 per hour
Location - Horfield Lodge, Bristol
About the role
We are looking for a reliable and caring Laundry Assistant to join our team at MHA. This is an important role, helping to ensure residents’ clothing, bedding and linen are cleaned to a high standard, while always respecting dignity, privacy and personal choice.
As a Laundry Assistant, you will play a key part in maintaining a safe, hygienic and comfortable environment for residents, supporting their wellbeing and helping them feel at home.
What you will do
- Operate laundry equipment safely and in line with training and manufacturer guidance.
- Sort, wash, dry and iron residents’ clothing, bedding and linen, following care labels and instructions.
- Safely manage infected laundry and prevent cross-contamination in line with infection control procedures.
- Distribute clean laundry to residents’ rooms and linen cupboards, reporting unidentified items as needed.
- Carry out basic mending and identify items requiring dry cleaning.
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness within the laundry area and ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
- Follow COSHH, manual handling, health & safety and infection prevention requirements at all times.
- Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.
- Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required.
About you
We are looking for someone who is dependable, organised and takes pride in their work.
You will bring:
- Previous experience of laundry work (desirable).
- Good communication and listening skills.
- The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
- A positive, flexible approach to work.
- Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service.
- Willingness to undertake training and development.
- A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
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