Laundry Aide | Permanent Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Ingersoll; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Laundry Aide at Secord Trails Community in Ingersoll, Ontario. The role supports residents by managing linens and clothing, operating washers/dryers, and maintaining sanitation per infection control standards.

The position requires a high school graduation and the ability to work independently or in a team. Passing vulnerable sector and criminal records checks is mandatory for Ontario and British Columbia applicants.

Qualifications

• Must pass Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario applicants).
• Must pass Criminal Records Check (British Columbia applicants).

Responsibilities

• Provide clothing and linen support by managing inventory and distribution.
• Sort linens, load/unload washers and dryers, and iron/mend as required.
• Fold, sort and load linen and clothing onto carts for distribution and auditing.
• Discard and record inappropriate inventory when necessary.
• Maintain high sanitation standards and infection control; keep a clean, safe work area.
• Observe machine operation and report malfunctions to team leader.
• Assist in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Complete cleaning duties in the laundry area.
• Support a safe environment for residents with infection control principles.
• Contribute to quality initiatives by offering feedback to the team leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infection control

Cleaning practices

Housekeeping

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Secondary school graduate

Job description

Laundry Aide

Secord Trails Community - Ingersoll ON

Rate of Pay: $22.61(as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Laundry Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Laundry Aide your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• 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.

Must haves:

• 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.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Bonus points for having:

• Previous experience in Institutional Cleaning/Laundry in Long Term Care or Retirement Residence is desirable.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

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.