JOB DESCRIPTIONResponsible to: Scheme Manager/ Senior Care WorkerMain ResponsibilitiesTo contribute to the quality of life of Housing-with-Care residents by ensuring that residents' clothing and linen are maintained to a high standard.Summary of Duties1 To wash, dry and iron residents' clothing, linen and other items as required.2 To adhere to the recommended water temperature guide for appropriate fabric, as per garment labels etc.3 To check any items of laundry for dry cleaning only instructions.4 To adhere to the recommended tumble drying/ironing instructions as per garment label.5 To mend residents' clothing, linen etc as required.6 To be aware of safety in carrying out laundry duties and advise the Manager of any apparent areas of risk for residents, staff and visitors.7 To be responsible for carrying out specific tasks in accordance with FOLD's Health and Safety at Work policies.8 To attend staff meetings and training activities, as required.9 To ensure staff keep a safe environment around their work area, to report maintenance problems swiftly and to ensure their behaviour and actions do not endanger people or property.All FOLD Housing employees have a personal responsibility to promote and to support measures designed to create a working environment that is free from harassment or discrimination on the grounds of religion, community background, gender, marital status or disability.This Job Description may be amended to facilitate changes in the better organisation of FOLD's activities and following consultation with the Job Holder. FOLD operates a 'No Smoking on the Premises Policy'Job Type: Bank Hours, if and when required basisPay: Hourly RateSchedule:If and when required basisWork authorisation: Ireland (required)Work Location: In personApplication deadline: 20/10/25Reference ID: BLA.10.25Location: Cherryfields Home with Care, Hartstown, Dublin 15JOB SPECIFICATIONCRITERIAEssentialDesirable1.0SKILLS AND ABILITIES1.1Good oral communication skillsP1.2Hands-on care skillsP2.0EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION2.1Good general education to Junior Certificate standardP2.2Evidence of recent job trainingP3.0KNOWLEDGE3.1Awareness of the needs of older peopleP3.2HIQA awarenessP3.3Knowledge of Housing-With-Care / Community Care and associated policies and legislationP3.4Knowledge of FOLD and its servicesP4.0PERSONAL QUALITIES4.1IntegrityP4.2EmpathyP4.3Self-motivationP4.4Sense of humourP4.5FlexibleP4.6Good general health and mobilityP4.7Neat/tidy appearanceP4.8Out-goingPInformationClosing Date: 20/10/2025 5:00 pmDirectorate: Care ServicesLocation: 2D Cherryfield Lawn, Hartstown, Clonsilla, Dublin 15Reference: BLA.10.25Hours: If and when requiredSalary: €14.12 per hour