LAUNDRY AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Laundry Aide at Marochel Manor LTC in Ottawa, ON. This casual night-shift position (10pm-6am) supports residents by cleaning, sanitizing and delivering fresh linens to units.

Responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and folding laundry, maintaining facilities, and coordinating with other departments. A positive attitude, attention to privacy, and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, confidential, and professional.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Team player with good communication.
• Respect for resident privacy.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and handles laundry according to type and weight.
• Washes and dries laundry following machine instructions.
• Folds, delivers to units, and returns items to proper locations.
• Maintains laundry facilities and reports malfunctions.
• Observes safety policies and privacy of residents.
• Assists with moving and stocking supplies as needed.
• Attends trainings and team meetings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

Ability to read/write English

Safety conscious

Respect for resident privacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Home: Marochel Manor LTC

Location: Ottawa, ON

Salary Range: Starting at $20.37 per hour

Position: Laundry Aide

Status: Casual Vacancy, Night shift, 10pm-6am

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Environmental Service Manager

The Laundry Aide provides support to the residence by, cleaning and sanitizing to ensure that our Residents are living in the best environment possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Using specified cleaning/ disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns, and routines, performs tasks such as:
• Collects/receives laundry and sorts according to type, condition and weight. Follows specific instructions for treatment 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 or puts aside for repairs or ironing, may iron and mend personal clothing. Folds laundry as required, sorts and delivers to appropriate units.
• 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
• Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, and safety.
• Performs outside work such as removal of light snow, sanding and salting as required.
• Cooperates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving and storing supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Participates in company meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Detail-oriented, confidential, and professional
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Considerable lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, moving equipment and climbing ladders. Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices & procedures.
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player

Additional Requirements Include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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