About the role
Salary: £12.76 an hour
Please note this is a 20hr contract. If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an additional Laundry Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Housekeeper and the wider domestic team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all laundry processes in the home. This will include giving your undivided attention and care to all items for laundering, performing minor repairs to the residents personal items of clothing whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs. Continually and compassionately assess all aspects of residents laundry requirements and provide dedicated and individualised attention if / when required.
The role involves working closely with the Housekeeper and domestic team to efficiently manage all laundry processes. Responsibilities include caring for items for laundering, performing minor repairs to residents personal clothing while respecting their individual needs, and ensuring the laundry area is clean and equipment maintained. It is critical to be considerate of religious and cultural backgrounds, ensuring each resident feels they receive personalized service. The position requires experience in a similar environment, a caring nature, flexibility, resilience, and a warm, engaging personality.
**Please note this is a 20hr contract**