LAUNDRY AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; South Woodslee; On-site; CAD 57,859,200 - 66,124,800; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Laundry Aide at Country Village in South Woodslee to support residents by cleaning and sanitizing. The role operates on nights (10:00pm-6:00am) as a casual vacancy, reporting to the Environmental Service Manager.

Responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and delivering laundry while maintaining privacy and safety. Strong English skills and a high school diploma preferred are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Detail-oriented, confidential, and professional.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving equipment.
• Commitment to safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collects and sorts laundry by type and weight.
• Washes, dries, irons, and delivers laundry to units.
• Operates laundry machines according to instructions.
• Maintains cleanliness of laundry facilities and reports shortages.
• Ensures resident privacy during duties.
• Follows safety policies and participates in meetings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

English proficiency

Team player

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Ability to lift

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Home: Country Village

Location: South Woodslee

Hourly Wage: $21.87

Position: Laundry Aide

Status: Casual Vacancy – Nights 10:00pm-6:00am

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 and 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 who need 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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