Laundry Aide

Sienna Senior Living; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & dental benefits

SOAR program

Share Purchase Plan

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Aspira Hygate Waterloo is hiring a Casual Laundry Aide to keep resident laundry clean, organized, and well maintains facilities. You’ll assist with sorting, washing, ironing, and delivering linens while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Ideal candidates are reliable, able to work independently or with a team, and possess a secondary school graduation or equivalent. Legal eligibility to work in Canada and ability to pass checks are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control and cleaning practices.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Effective communication with team members and residents.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada and able to pass checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide clothing and linen support: collection, distribution, processing, and inventory.
• Sort linens, operate washers/dryers, iron and mend as needed.
• Fold and load linen/clothing onto carts; audit for labels and repairs.
• Maintain sanitation, clean work areas, and follow infection control protocols.
• Monitor machines and report malfunctions to the team leader.
• Support laundry facilities and complete cleaning duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Secondary school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Laundry Aide - Casual

Aspira Hygate Waterloo

Rate of Pay: $18.08 - $19.18

Schedule

Week 1

• Sun - 6:00am - 1:00pm
• Mon - OFF
• Tue - OFF
• Wed - OFF
• Thu - OFF
• Fri - 6:00am - 1:00pm
• Sat - OFF

Week 2

• Sun - OFF
• Mon - 6:00am - 1:00pm
• Tue - OFF
• Wed - OFF
• Thu - OFF
• Fri - OFF
• Sat - 6:00am - 1:00pm

This posting is for an existing vacancy

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why You Belong Here

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Laundry Aide you will do meaningful work everyday ensuring a safe and clean environment for residents’. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• Providing clothing and linen support services by ensuring collection, distribution, processing and inventory of linens and personal clothing
• Sorting linens, loading and unloading washers and dryers, ironing and mending as required
• Folding, sorting and loading linen and clothing onto carts for distribution and delivery and auditing linen for labels and repairs
• Discarding and recording inappropriate inventory when necessary
• Maintaining high sanitation standards, a clean and tidy work area and equipment applying appropriate infection control protocols as required, follows cleaning schedules and routines for the department and ensures the proper care and economical use of resources
• Observing operation of machines and reporting malfunctioning to team leader
• Assisting in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies
• Completing cleaning duties as outlined in the laundry room area
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles
• Supporting and participating in quality initiatives by providing input and suggestions for improvement, reporting feedback to immediate team leader
• Performing other duties as assigned

What You Need To Know

• Secondary school graduate or equivalent
• Knowledge related to infection control, cleaning practices, housekeeping operations and equipment
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and residents
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.