Casual Laundry Worker II

Providence Living; Comox; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Responsibilities include operating sewing equipment, repairing garments, and ensuring stock levels are maintained in consultation with nursing and facility leadership. A Grade 12 plus sewing course is required, with related experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus one year's recent, related experience.
• Completion of a recognized course in power machine sewing and/or garment making, plus one year's related experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries resident linen/garments using non-domestic washer/dryer.
• Sorts, folds, and distributes resident laundry and linen items.
• Maintains linen inventory and records; stamps linens with IDs.
• Maintains inventory records for employee garments.
• Operates sewing machine to repair linen and resident apparel.
• Marks resident laundry and facility linens for identification.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12 with related experience

Power sewing/garment course

Job description

Providence Living at The Views
Rodello St
Comox, BC V9M, CAN

Description

POSTING: HEU Laundry Attendant
STATUS: Casual
CLASSIFICATION: Laundry Attendant (12002/12301)
WORK AREA:Providence Living at The Views
EFFECTIVE DATE:TBD
HOURS: As Required
SALARY: Grid 12 / $26.80 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible to Manager, Support Services; has no subordinates. Works under general supervision. Responsible for processing personal laundry of Providence Living Society’s residents and maintaining linen and personnel garment inventory systems. Orders, delivers and maintains appropriate stock of linen in the facility.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Washes/dries resident linen/garments and items for the facility i.e. slider sheets, slings, belts and other various items using a non-domestic washer and dryer.

2. Sorts, folds and distributes patient/resident laundry and linen items.

3. Maintains linen inventory and levels in consultation with Nursing Coordinator and Manager of the facility to ensure appropriate linen is available for resident care. Stamps new linens with appropriate identification.

4. Maintains inventory and inventory records for employee garments.

5. Operates sewing machine, repairing linen/s and resident wearing apparel.

6. Marks resident laundry and facility linen/s for identification. Maintains garment records.

7. Completes appropriate documentation such as log sheets and incident reports at the end of each shift as required.

8. All staff have a responsibility to remain aware of and report any risks or safety concerns promptly, and to follow any policies or procedures instituted to mitigate these risks. All staff have a part to play in preventing adverse events and in promoting safety for patients and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to patient safety, staff safety and risk management.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12 plus one year's recent, related experience. Completion of a recognized course in power machine sewing and/or garment making, plus one years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.