Laundry Aide

Extendicare; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in London, Ontario, is seeking a part-time Laundry Aide to join their housekeeping team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing laundry processes for residents, ensuring cleanliness and proper handling of clothing items. This role provides opportunities for mentorship and career growth in a supportive environment dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Process house linens and personal laundry for residents.
• Clean laundry equipment and label residents' clothing.
• Collaborate with other departments for delivery and tracking of items.

Skills

Safe work practices

Heavy lifting

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

PART – TIME LAUNDRY AIDE - Extendicare London

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

As a valued member of our housekeeping and maintenance team, you will provide a clean and safe environment to residents as well as staff in accordance with policies, procedures, and work routines.

Available opportunities: Day shift

What you’ll be doing

• Processing all house linens, washing, drying and placing linen on carts for delivery to units
• Processing of residents personal laundry including washing and drying
• Continue processing other linens during shift such as isolation, dietary and housekeeping linens as necessary
• Cleaning of laundry equipment – i.e. removal of lint from dryers
• Labelling of residents personal clothing
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control, quality assurance, fire, and safety etc.
• Participates in staff meetings as assigned, attends in-service education programs and completes all mandatory education as assigned.
• Collaborates with other departments in such tasks as ensuring residents clothing items are delivered to correct room, assisting in locating mis‑placed items, etc.

What you bring

• Comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (non‑slip soles and enclosed) as you will be handling considerable heavy lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching and exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening to be provided.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!