Part Time Laundry Assistant Job
Job Type - Part Time
Salary - £13.45 per hour
Location - Maple Dene Birmingham
The Laundry Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents living with dementia. You will ensure all laundry is processed to a high standard, handled with dignity, and returned promptly, helping residents feel at home and well cared for.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute residents’ personal clothing, bedding, and towels in line with infection‑control procedures.
- Label and organise residents’ garments to prevent loss and ensure items are returned to the correct person.
- Operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently, reporting any faults promptly.
- Follow infection prevention and control guidelines, including correct handling of soiled or contaminated items.
- Maintain cleanliness of the laundry room, machines, and storage areas.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in a laundry, housekeeping, or care‑home environment is helpful but not essential.
- Understanding of infection control, safe manual handling, and health & safety procedures
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Good communication skills and a compassionate, resident‑focused approach.
- Patience and empathy when supporting individuals living with dementia.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
Maple Dene in Birmingham is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 40 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
- High percentage of staff who have long service which includes the Management team
- Award winning gardens
- The home has a fantastic reputation in the local community
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