Domestic / Laundry Assistant

Domestic / Laundry Assistant

Domestic / Laundry Assistant – Wanstead, LondonLocation: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, London, E11 2PRHourly rate: £11.55 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancementHours: 37.5 hours per weekShifts: 8:00am to 4:00pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday, working alternate weekendsJob type: Permanent Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic / Laundry Assistant to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.





If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.What’s in it for youThe Butterfly Benefits:
Blue Light Card employee discount schemeByond Prepayment Card employee cashback cardExtras Discounts employee discount schemeCycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a Friend SchemeEmployee of the monthTeam social eventsStaff wellness fundLoyalty and long-service awards
Employment Perks:
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsComprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle inFree training and development
About the role:
Clean all public areas, corridors and lounges regularlyClean residents' rooms whilst maintaining their right to privacyEnsure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all timesKeep equipment maintained and stored properlyCollect dirty linen/clothes from areas of the care home where applicableSort laundry into appropriate wash cycles to avoid items being damagedWash, dry and iron all linens and residents personal clothing with the utmost care and in accordance to manufacturers recommended instructionsOperate the laundry equipment, washing machines, tumble driers, rotary iron, etc.Sort residents laundry to ensure each resident receives back their own items of clothingReturn all clean linen to linen cupboards and clothing to resident’s rooms on a regular and timely basis, ensuring care staff have sufficient clean linen available to carry out their dutiesLabel all company linen with the labels providedMaintain the laundry area by keeping the areas clean and tidyCarry out general household duties that promote the welfare of residentEnsure that residents are helped to retain their dignity and individuality
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHHPrevious experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer,





and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB

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