Karen Fenton

Laundry attendant

Clair Francis Retirement Home

Peterborough , Cambridgeshire

02.2015 - 01.2025

Smoothed articles and guided through cleaning and pressing machines.
Maintained high standards of cleanliness by sorting, washing, and ironing.
Packaged finished laundry items neatly for impressive presentation upon delivery.
Interpreted care labels and selected appropriate cleaning processes.
Stopped machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles.
Pressed and ironed textiles to remove wrinkles.
Set up and started washers, using load-specific settings to safeguard items.
Maintained hotel's positive image with meticulous attention to guest's laundry needs.
Reduced wear and tear on machines through proper usage and routine maintenance.
Delivered exceptional customer service to ensure repeat visits from clients.
Reported chemical spills and safety hazards and utilised signs to safeguard risk areas.
Documented accidents and incidents on daily logs.
Operated driers and extractors and removed articles after each cycle.
Monitored sheet folder and feeder and transferred linens to pressing area.
Handled detergents and chemicals in alignment with manufacturer instructions.
Operated heavy-duty washers and dryers efficiently to handle large volumes of linens and uniforms.
Replaced buttons and made minor repairs to diverse garments.
Selected cleaning agents and starches to align with fabric content and laundering instructions.
Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations whilst operating laundry machinery ensuring a safer working environment.
Assisted with repairs and alterations for laundered articles.
Provided efficient service to customers by timely collection and delivery of laundry items.
Loaded and unloaded washing machines with regard to machine capacity.
Ironed all types of fabrics for crisp, wrinkle-free appearance.
Utilised correct detergents and additives according to fabric type and colour for adequate care of clothes.
Inspected machinery pre- and post-shift to verify cleanliness and functionality.
Inspected garments to identify and pre-treat stains.
Ironed articles with hand irons or steam pressers.
Checked all equipment and machinery and powered down prior to shift close.
Assisted in maintaining a safe working environment with regular safety checks on equipment.
Laundered all items and inspected to verify highest standards.
Kept clean and dirty linens separated to reduce contamination.
Improved overall hygiene levels by thorough cleaning of laundry machinery.
Cleaned and organised laundry room and supply areas for easy accessibility.
Worked with team to complete high-volume workloads in established timeframes.
Reported equipment failures to supervisors for corrective action.
Observed health and safety regulations and enforced proper use of PPE.
Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.