Volunteer with our Housekeeping team

Laundry Assistant Team Member

Salary:
Hours:

Monday to Sunday

Flexible hours considered; ideally 10 am to 2 pm

Minimum age:

18+

Location:

At the hospice site in Havering-atte-Bower (free car park, 375 bus service passes through)

Contract type:
Application deadline:

RobertOur busy friendly Housekeeping Team would love to hear from anyone who can assist them with this important role of looking after the hospice’s laundry for our patient services, including our catering service.  Full training provided.

 

What's involved?

  • Collection of laundry within the Hospice;
  • Washing and drying laundry which includes: all mops, cloths, towels and blankets, slide sheets and hoist slings and tea towels;
  • Check 2 x linen cupboards on IPU;
  • Top up with sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers and towels;
  • Count and record (in diary);
  • Checking detergent levels and replenish;
  • Accurately count and record the number of towels.

 

Who are our volunteers?

  • They are good listeners with good communication skills
  • They are able work on their own and within a team
  • They uphold the high standards of infection prevention and cleanliness so important to the hospice.