Laundry Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $16.75–$18.77

Health, vision, dental benefits

Life, travel, and other insurances

Pension plan

Vacation accrual and travel insurance

NSNU seniority where applicable

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Laundry Aide to join the Opal Ridge Enhanced Care team. The role involves sorting laundry, operating washers and dryers, delivering clean laundry to resident areas, and maintaining a clean laundry environment.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, knowledge of infection prevention, and experience with commercial laundry equipment.

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.
• Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check as applicable.
• First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
• Experience in retirement living or long-term care facility is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on weight and soil; selects proper wash formulas and cycles.
• Operates washing machine; loads soiled laundry and unloads clean laundry.
• Operates dryer and extractor; loads clean laundry and sets appropriate dryness.
• Sorts clean laundry into baskets; tracks linen quotas and places on carts.
• Picks up and delivers clean laundry to resident areas using carts.
• Removes garments with tears/holes for repairs and notifies designated personnel.
• Sweeps and mops laundry area; cleans sorting tables with disinfectant.
• Performs other duties as assigned; stands for extended periods; reads documentation.
• Bends and lifts up to 50 lbs; reads and views documents in paper and on screen.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Infection prevention and control

Garment and linen care

Operation of commercial laundry equip

First Aid and CPR (asset)

Experience in retirement living or LTC

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial laundry equipment

Job description

Job Description

I f 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™.

Job Description

I f 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

• A pproximate 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
• NSNU seniority [as applicable for NS LPN/RN positions]
• 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

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.