Casual Laundry Attendant - Bridlewood Trails

Riverstone Retirement Communities; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Retirement Communities in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a laundry attendant to support daily resident care. You will sort, wash, dry and fold laundry following established procedures, store and deliver linens, and monitor machines.

This role requires teamwork, good communication, and the ability to adapt to changing tasks. A Grade 12+ education and two years’ healthcare setting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum.
• Two years or more experience, preferably in health care setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Adaptability to different situations and change.
• Keen interest in working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry and fold laundry following established procedures.
• Store and deliver linens, towels and personal clothing.
• Remove lint from lint filters following each drying cycle.
• Observe operation of machines and report any malfunctioning to the ESM.
• Clean laundry equipment, tubs, floors and laundry area.
• Notify ESM when supplies are low.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Interest in seniors

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Laundry equipment

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Grade 12 minimum

Background:

• Two years or more experience, preferably in health care setting;
• Excellent communication skills

Personal Requirements:

• Work as part of a team
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change
• Keen interest in working with seniors

FUNCTIONS:

• To sort, wash, dry and fold laundry, following established laundry procedures;
• To store and deliver linens, towels and personal clothing;
• Remove lint from lint filters following each drying cycle;
• Observe operation of machines and report any malfunctioning to the ESM;
• Clean laundry equipment, tubs, floors and laundry area;
• Notify ESM when supplies are low.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lifting alone, maximum 50lbs (depending on age group), as an essential job function
• Lifting with assistance, maximum 100lbs (60lbs usual), as a non-essential job function
• Pushing/pulling, maximum 160lbs, (100-125lbs. usual), as a non-essential activity;
• Walking, with some upstairs walking;
• Standing for lengths of time

RESPONSIBILITIES TO HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Is aware of employees’ responsibilities and follows all Health and Safety policies and procedures as set out in the department manual;
• Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-worker and residents;
• Is alert to and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations to immediate supervisor. Does not operate or use faulty equipment;
• Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS or company policy;
• Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks firs aid as needed;
• Participates in fire safety demonstrations and fire drills, and is knowledgeable of the homes fire and disaster plan;
• Continued employment is dependent upon participation in annual training program of WHMIS, Fire Drills, Resident Abuse, CPR, Safe Food Handling, Infection Control, etc., as per RHA and other provincial legislations.