Laundry Aide

Extendicare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Oshawa is seeking a Laundry Aide to manage laundry operations, including collecting, washing, drying, and folding linens and personal clothing. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of laundry operations and a commitment to safe practices. This full-time position ensures quality service in a welcoming environment, contributing to the comfort of residents.

Qualifications

• Frequent standing, walking, squatting, reaching, and lifting of heavy soiled linens.
• Some knowledge of chemicals used in the laundry process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, and sorts laundry according to established protocol.
• Washes, dries, and folds laundry following specific instructions.
• Labels and documents all personal clothing received.

Skills

Basic understanding of washer and dryer operations

Ability to work safely

Ability to read and write English

Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting

Job description

Job Description

LAUNDRY AIDE Extendicare Oshawa

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 23700 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.

Candidates are invited to for the below positions to work at our home 175 -bed Long-Term Care Home in Oshawa Ontario

Reporting to the Support Services Supervisor the Laundry Aide collects receives washers dries and folds linens and hangs personal clothing in accordance with established policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collects / receives laundry and sorts according to established protocol. Follows specific instructions for handling of soiled linens. Separates loads according to classification.

Washes and dries laundry following instructions for machine operations designated washing and drying times etc. Sorts personal clothing and hangs for distribution as per facility process. Folds laundry as prepares unit linen carts for each unit / shift for pickup by HCAs.

Labels and documents all personal clothing received

Observes operation of machines and reports malfunctions to Supervisor. Assists in maintaining laundry facilities equipment and supplies. Advises Supervisor of inventory levels of chemicals and linen shortages.

Adheres to established department policies procedures regarding quality assurance fire safety environment and infection control.

Participates in facility meetings as assigned.

Completes all mandatory education programs on Surge Learning and Safety 24 / 7

other duties as throughout the facility

Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Frequent standing walking squatting reaching and lifting of heavy soiled linens but in controlled amounts or with assistance .

Basic understanding of washer and dryer operations and some knowledge of chemicals used in process preferred.

Ability to work safely following established safety practices and procedures.

Ability to read and write English and to follow instructions in English.

Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting

CLOSING DATE : July 25 2025

Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of :

Jo-Ann Mascarenhas

We thank all interested applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Time Type : Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre 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!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1