Compassionate Laundry Aide for Long-Term Care

Shannex Incorporated; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $16.75–$18.77

Health, vision, dental benefits

Life, travel, and other insurances

Pension plan

Vacation accrual and travel insurance

NSNU seniority where applicable

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Laundry Aide to join the Opal Ridge Enhanced Care team. The role involves sorting laundry, operating washers and dryers, delivering clean laundry to resident areas, and maintaining a clean laundry environment.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, knowledge of infection prevention, and experience with commercial laundry equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Knowledge of basic garment and linen care.
• Operation of commercial laundry equipment.
• Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check as applicable.
• First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
• Experience in retirement living or long-term care facility is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on weight and soil; selects proper wash formulas and cycles.
• Operates washing machine; loads soiled laundry and unloads clean laundry.
• Operates dryer and extractor; loads clean laundry and sets appropriate dryness.
• Sorts clean laundry into baskets; tracks linen quotas and places on carts.
• Picks up and delivers clean laundry to resident areas using carts.
• Removes garments with tears/holes for repairs and notifies designated personnel.
• Sweeps and mops laundry area; cleans sorting tables with disinfectant.
• Performs other duties as assigned; stands for extended periods; reads documentation.
• Bends and lifts up to 50 lbs; reads and views documents in paper and on screen.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Infection prevention and control

Garment and linen care

Operation of commercial laundry equip

First Aid and CPR (asset)

Experience in retirement living or LTC

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial laundry equipment

Job description

Shannex Incorporated in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Laundry Aide to join the Opal Ridge Enhanced Care team. The role involves sorting laundry, operating washers and dryers, delivering clean laundry to resident areas, and maintaining a clean laundry environment.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, knowledge of infection prevention, and experience with commercial laundry equipment.