Housekeeping Laundry Aide – Casual

Dufferin County; Shelburne; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Perkopolis discount program

Employee and Family Assistance Program

CCDI webinars

Job summary

County of Dufferin is seeking a casual Housekeeping Laundry Aide to support residents in a unionized setting. The role includes housekeeping duties and linen laundry, ensuring cleanliness and safety across the Home.

You will operate cleaning and laundry equipment, follow infection control protocols and participate in a respectful, inclusive team culture with various shifts and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education preferred.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Satisfactory police vulnerable sector screening and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment for residents.
• Clean, service and move furniture and equipment.
• Operate cleaning equipment to scrub and polish floors.
• Sort, launder and transport linens and clothing.
• Follow infection control practices and WHMIS procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Punctual attendance

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Laundry equipment operation

Job description

Housekeeping Laundry Aide- Casual

Job ID: C73-26

Location: 151 Centre Street Shelburne, ON

Job Type: Unionized Casual

Deadline to Apply: 4:30 p.m. on September 8th, 2026

Vacancy Type: Current Opening – 1 position

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide can be scheduled to work as either a Housekeeping or Laundry Aide. As a Housekeeping Aide, the successful candidate will ensure the maintenance of a clean and safe environment for the residents of the Home. As a Laundry Aide, the successful candidate will handle the washing and drying of linen and personal items for the residents.

What we can offer YOU!

• A competitive hourly wage ranging between $25.97- $28.92
• Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
• Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you’ll do

Housekeeping Aide

• Clean and service the Home: move furniture, equipment and supplies, and perform a variety of housekeeping duties to maintain the Home in an orderly and sanitary condition
• Sweep, mop, wet wash and vacuum the floors. Responsible for scrubbing the floors using a scrubber machine and polishing the floors, using a buffing machine.
• High and low dusting of furniture, walls, over doors, cupboards, etc.
• Clean washrooms, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Collect and transport waste materials to garbage rooms / receptacles.

Laundry Aide

• Sort and separate items to be laundered in accordance with laundering requirements and ensure proper identification of all personal clothing.
• Operate automatic washing machines, dryers, and iron.
• Gather and transport laundered garments to appropriate floors, hand iron and fold or hang garments after laundering.
• Routinely inspect linens for wear and tear, identifying worn and torn linens.
• Report injuries, hazards, equipment defects and unsafe conditions. Take appropriate action to prevent accidents/injury.
• Follow all infection control practices including routine practices and additional precautions where required.
• Ensure knowledge of and adherence to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) program through knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) applicable to Housekeeping division.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to the MSDS and other policies and procedures.
• Create and reinforce a caring environment that supports the Residents Bill of Rights
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• Grade 12 education preferred
• Ability to work varying shifts, statutory holidays, weekends and maintain regular punctual attendance.
• Ability to operate various pieces of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to operate laundry equipment such as washing machines, dryers, linen press, and clothing labeler.
• Ability to engage with a wide variety of people with a high level of professionalism, compassion and courtesy including culturally, socially, and economically diverse populations, seniors, persons with disabilities and professional colleagues.
• Physically able to carry out duties of the position.
• Satisfactory police vulnerable sector screening
• Two Step Tuberculosis test
• Completion of Housekeeping Course would be considered an asset.
• Experience in a similar position considered an asset.

The County of Dufferin strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. To effectively do so, all positions at the County of Dufferin require a commitment to upholding the County’s equity mandate through on-going and mandatory training and examining our day-to-day operations and impacts through an equity lens. Therefore, throughout the selection process, candidates will have demonstrated their ability to be anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and respectful.