Laundry Aide

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health in Brandon, MB is seeking a Laundry Aide to support Environmental Services. Responsibilities include laundry and linen processing, cleaning tasks, and maintaining infection control guidelines.

The role requires Grade 9 or equivalent and the ability to work independently with strong organizational and communication skills. Training and orientation support provided within a patient-safe environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 9 or equivalent; other combinations of education/experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated dexterity and efficient work methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in methods and procedures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and cultural diversity.
• Ability to perform duties regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training Environmental Services staff and students.
• Follow departmental procedures to ensure consistent service quality.
• Clean assigned areas according to schedules and infection control guidelines.
• Complete extra cleaning duties within timeframes and schedules.
• Conduct daily tours of areas of responsibility before shift end.
• Ensure equipment is clean and operating correctly.
• Perform washing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, and polishing tasks.
• Collect waste and wash receptacles.
• Handle linen: sorting, washing, drying, folding, and transporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Grade 9 (Manitoba Standards)

Other education/experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Internet applications

Job description

• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated dexterity, and efficient work methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Grade 9 (Manitoba Standards)
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated dexterity, and efficient work methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Environmental Services or the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Laundry Aide is responsible for performing the following activities according to related policies and procedures and any government regulations and legislation: assists in all aspects of laundry services in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines; prioritizes and completes all duties, inspections, and inventory responsibilities within established timeframes and schedules; performs all duties in a manner that enhances patient and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the training and/or orientation of Environmental Services staff and students.
• Assumes responsibility for following departmental procedures to ensure consistency and quality of service is maintained throughout the Environmental Services Departments.
• Cleans assigned areas in accordance with current established cleaning schedules and infection control guidelines.
• Prioritizes and completes extra cleaning duties within established timeframes and in accordance with current cleaning schedule.
• Conducts daily tours of areas of responsibility prior to end of shift, inspecting each area for cleanliness.
• Ensures all equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
• Perform duties of washing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, polishing, and dusting using appropriate equipment and products.
• Collects waste and washes waste receptacles.
• Performs duties of collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and transporting linen and clothing.
• Cleans and processes laundry and linen in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines.
• May be required to make minor repairs to laundry and linen as required.
• Distributes laundry and linen as appropriate.
• Restocks supplies in all areas, as assigned and required.
• Assists with inventory procedures.
• Assists/participates in department quality control audits and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.