Laundry Assistant

Windmill Healthcare is looking for a reliable part time Laundry Assistant for Clarinbridge Care Centre, Craughwell, Co. Galway

Our Laundry Assistants will work as a member of our team, delivering and ensuring the highest levels of care to our Residents.

This role will report directly to the Director of Nursing.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Laundry Assistant:

• Arrange the resident’s laundry into relevant groups, preparing soiled clothing and linen for laundry for processing through the washer, drier and iron.

• Liaise and coordinate with external laundry personnel if any linen is laundered externally.

• Folding and storage of clothing and linen.

• Ensure the highest quality standard is achieved in relation to stain removal, cleanliness, and dryness.

• Ensure statutory Health, Safety & Fire, and Infection Control standards in the laundry area are adhered to and carry out duties in line with health and safety procedures at all times.

Education & Qualifications:

• Current and valid Infection Control, Manual Handling , Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).

Skills and Experience:

• Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care to older people and be a committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
• Be a committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life.

What do we offer?

• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Free Garda Vetting
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Discounted Food
• Private Pension