Job description
MPA are currently recruiting for a Laundry Assistant for our client Apex Housing, in the Derry/ Londonderry Area. This role will be 26.5 hrs per week to cover Maternity , based at Daleview House .The salary is £23,500 per annum pro rata ( £12.18 per hour)
Job Duties:
· To Launder bed linen and other sundries according to manufacturer’s recommendations at suitable and sufficient intervals
· To launder and iron clothes according to manufacturer’s recommendations
· To distribute clothes to bedrooms and general laundry
· Adhere to policies, procedures, guidelines as directed by Apex Housing
· To ensure and maintain the health and safety of all persons whilst undertaking duties
· To liaise with the Nurse Manager when equipment requires maintenance
· To liaise with the Nurse Manager about re-ordering laundry stocks.
· To undertake duties which may be deemed necessary, relevant to your post.
· To undertake duties as Housekeeper or Kitchen Assistant if required.
Essential Criteria:
· 6 months previous laundry experience
· Communication skills. Ability to use personal initiative. Ability to relate to residents.
· Physical ability to carry out the requirements of the job.
· Caring disposition. Ability to work as part of a team and unsupervised. Motivated.
· Hardworking and conscientious. Punctual, reliable, honest, trustworthy.
· Ability to work under direction.
· Flexible re hours required to work.