Laundry Aid (65 hrs bi-weekly)

Villa Marconi Long Term Care Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Marconi Long Term Care Centre is seeking a dedicated Laundry Associate to manage residents’ personal laundry and the community’s general laundry in alignment with the Retirement Homes Act. The role emphasizes a person-centered approach, safety, and clear communication with residents and families.

The position may include light housekeeping, mandatory training, and adherence to department policies to ensure a compassionate living environment for seniors.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• CPR & First Aid certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of Retirement Homes Act and related laws.
• Familiar with Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Basic washer/dryer operation and chemical handling knowledge.
• Previous laundry experience, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
• Ability to interact kindly with residents and families.
• Must pass vulnerable sector screen and TB test; provide three supervisory references.

Responsibilities

• Launder residents' personal laundry and community laundry.
• Sort, wash, dry, stain removal, label and deliver.
• May include housekeeping tasks.
• Report safety concerns to supervisor.
• Complete mandatory training and follow policies.
• Maintain communication with residents, families and staff.
• Support patient-centered care aligned with policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Retirement Homes Act

OHSA knowledge

Laundry experience

Empathy for seniors

Job description

Description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Laundry Associate reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is responsible for laundering services of the residents’ personal laundry and the community’s general laundry according to the policies of the community and aligned with but not limited to the Retirement Homes Act. A major part of your role as a Laundry Aide will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of tasks that may relate to laundry services as per the job routines. This includes but is not limited to laundry sorting, washing, drying, stain removal, labeling, and delivery to the suite,
• May include housekeeping services,
• Reports any safety or risk concerns immediately to the manager or designate,
• Completes mandatory training as scheduled,
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures, and objectives regarding quality management, safety, environment, and infection control,
• Maintains effective communication with Residents, families, and fellow team members,
• Promotes the vision, mission values, as well as the Residents’ Bill of Rights,
• Focuses on a person-centered approach while maintaining the organization’s policies and procedures,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate preferred but can be trained,
• Knowledge and understanding of the Retirement Homes Act and other applicable legislation,
• Familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act,
• Basic understanding of washer and dryer operations and some knowledge of chemicals used in the process,
• Previous laundry experience, preferably in hospitality or a retirement home,
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset,
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
• Ability to work from the heart and make others smile,
• Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions,
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results from less than 6 months old and must be able to provide three supervisory references

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role)
• Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role)

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Expert

Verbal Communication

Expert

Demonstrate Empathy for the Needs of Seniors

Expert

Experience in a Healthcare Setting

Expert

Ability to Work From the Heart

Expert

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act