Laundry Aide

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Altona; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud in Altona is seeking a Laundry Aide to handle the processing and transporting of soiled and clean linen, and to keep linen and washing records up to date while maintaining the laundry area and equipment in good working order.

The role requires English language proficiency, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, basic computer skills, and flexibility to work days and weekends in a regional health facility.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 10 education (Manitoba Standard).
• Other combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Responsibilities

• Process and transport soiled and clean linen to the appropriate areas of the facility.
• Maintain linen inventory, washing records and delivery records.
• Keep laundry production/storage areas clean and equipment in good working condition.
• Travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.

Skills

English proficiency

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Independence

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Cultural diversity respect

Driver’s license

Education

Grade 10 Manitoba Standard

Job description

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Employment arrangement: In Person. FTE: Casual. Daily hours worked: 7.75. Anticipated shift: Days; Weekends. Annual base hours: Casual. Work Location: Altona Community Memorial Health Centre. Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager - Environmental Services, the Laundry Aide is responsible for the processing and transporting soiled and clean linen to the appropriate areas of the facility. The incumbent is also responsible for keeping and maintaining records for linen inventory, washing records, delivery records and maintaining the laundry production/storage areas, ensuring equipment is clean and in good working condition. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Previous working experience in industrial or commercial laundry.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completed Grade 10 education (Manitoba Standard).
• Other combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licence/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated verbal comprehension and written command of the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions and to handle laundry chemicals and cleaning supplies as per Manufacturer’s directions.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve within the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to a changing environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.