Laundry Aide

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Laundry Aide to support Environmental Services in Brandon, Manitoba. Under supervision, you will assist in all laundry tasks, follow infection control guidelines, and ensure safe, clean patient areas.

You will help with inventory, training staff, and maintaining equipment while adhering to schedules and quality standards in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess Grade 9 or equivalent education; other combinations of suitable education/experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated dexterity and efficient work methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and internet applications; ability to use IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of laundry services according to standards and infection control guidelines.
• Perform cleaning duties and maintain cleanliness of assigned areas per schedules.
• Conduct inventory and restock supplies as required.
• Train and orient Environmental Services staff and students where applicable.
• Ensure equipment is clean and operating and participate in quality control activities.

Skills

Dexterity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 9 (Manitoba Standards)

Other combinations of suitable education and experience

Tools

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

Job description

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

Overview

• 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.
• Performs 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.