Laundry Aide

Kibbi; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $16.75–$18.77 CAD

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Pension plan

Free onsite parking

Continuing education

WorkPerks discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Shannex is seeking a Laundry Aide for the Opal Ridge Enhanced Care team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. You will sort, wash, dry, and deliver laundry, ensuring proper handling and reporting any repairs needed. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and extended standing, with infection prevention knowledge reinforced by a strong team environment.

Benefits include attractive wages, health coverage, pension, and opportunities for continuing education within Shannex’s Centre of Excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Knowledge of basic garment and linen care.
• Operation of commercial laundry equipment.
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
• First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in a retirement living or long-term care facility an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on type and soil level; selects proper wash formulas and cycles.
• Operates washing machine with appropriate formulas; loads and unloads laundry.
• Operates dryer and extractor; loads, dries, and unloads laundry.
• Sorts clean laundry into baskets or racks; notes name tags and places items on correct racks.
• Picks up soiled laundry and delivers clean laundry to resident areas using carts.
• Checks for tears or missing buttons and forwards for repairs.
• Sweeps and mops laundry area; cleans sorting tables with disinfectant.
• Performs other duties as assigned; standing for extended periods.
• Reading/seeing documentation in paper and digital formats; bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Additional duties as assigned/required.

Skills

Infection prevention practices

Garment and linen care

Commercial laundry operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Criminal Record Check (clear) / Vulnerable Sector Check (where applicable)

Tools

Commercial laundry equipment

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Laundry Aide to join our Opal Ridge Enhanced Care team based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional Benefits Include

• Approximate hourly wage: $16.75 - $18.77
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• Pension plan
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on the type of laundry and how soiled the laundry is, and selects the proper formula and cycles used in washing and drying
• Operates washing machine using proper washing formulas; loads soiled laundry into the machine, sets dial so wash cycle is appropriate for type of load being washed and unloads clean laundry
• Operates dryer and extractor; loads clean, wet laundry into the machine, sets dials so the laundry is dried or damp-dried appropriately and unloads the machine
• Sorts clean laundry into appropriate baskets or racks; counts linen needed for each area as per linen quota and puts on cart; notes name tags on resident clothing and puts on correct rack
• Picks up soiled laundry and delivers clean laundry to resident areas within the facility using laundry carts
• Checks laundry for tears, holes, missing buttons, etc. and forwards clothing needing repairs to the facility designate
• Sweeps and mops the floors in the laundry area and cleans sorting tables with disinfectant.
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Standing for extended periods of time, as required
• Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Bending and lifting to 50 lbs
• Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Knowledge of basic garment and linen care
• Operation of commercial laundry equipment
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
• First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset
• Previous experience working in a retirement living or long-term care facility an asset