Laundry Aide - DePaul Hall

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Education opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Bedford, Nova Scotia is seeking a friendly Laundry Aide to support our DePaul Hall Enhanced Care team. You will sort, wash, dry, and deliver linen, ensure correct handling of resident clothing, and maintain a clean laundry area.

The role requires basic garment and linen care knowledge, operation of commercial laundry equipment, and adherence to infection prevention practices. Previous LTC experience is a plus, hospitality mindset valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Knowledge of basic garment and linen care.
• Operation of commercial laundry equipment.
• First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in a retirement living or long-term care facility an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles and selects washing/drying cycles.
• Operates washing machine and loads/deloads laundry.
• Operates dryer and extractor; manages drying levels.
• Sorts clean laundry and tracks linen for each area.
• Delivers cleaned laundry to resident areas using carts.
• Checks for tears or repairs and flags items needing maintenance.
• Maintains cleanliness of the laundry area and work surfaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Standing for extended periods; reading documentation; lifting up to 50 lb.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Garment and linen care

Operation of laundry equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent education

Tools

Commercial laundry equipment

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living. In anticipation of opening in June 2026, we are searching for a full-time Laundry Aide to join our new DePaul Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan [include what applies to the position you are posting for]
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on the type of laundry and how soiled the laundry is, and selects the proper formula and cycles used in washing and drying
• Operates washing machine using proper washing formulas; loads soiled laundry into the machine, sets dial so wash cycle is appropriate for type of load being washed and unloads clean laundry.
• Operates dryer and extractor; loads clean, wet laundry into the machine, sets dials so the laundry is dried or damp-dried appropriately and unloads the machine.
• Sorts clean laundry into appropriate baskets or racks; counts linen needed for each area as per linen quota and puts on cart; notes name tags on resident clothing and puts on correct rack.
• Picks up soiled laundry and delivers clean laundry to resident areas within the facility using laundry carts.
• Checks laundry for tears, holes, missing buttons, etc. and forwards clothing needing repairs to the facility designate.
• Sweeps and mops the floors in the laundry area and cleans sorting tables with disinfectant.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Standing for extended periods of time, as required
• Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Bending and lifting up to 50 lb

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Knowledge of basic garment and linen care
• Operation of commercial laundry equipment
• First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset
• Previous experience working in a retirement living or long-term care facility an asset