Laundry Aide - Permanent Part Time Days - 10 am to 2 pm - 28hrs

Sienna Senior Living; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Bradford, Ontario is seeking a Laundry Aide to support residents by maintaining clothing and linen services, operating laundry equipment, and following infection control procedures.

You will work as part of a team, ensure inventory accuracy, keep a clean and safe laundry area, and participate in quality improvements; prior long-term care or retirement residence experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Pass Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario) and Criminal Records Check (British Columbia).

Responsibilities

• Provide clothing and linen support by coordinating collection, processing and inventory.
• Sort linens, operate washers and dryers, iron and mend as required.
• Fold and load linen and clothing for distribution; audit for labels and repairs.
• Discard and record inappropriate inventory.
• Maintain sanitation and infection control standards; keep area clean and organized.
• Observe machine operation and report malfunctions to the team leader.
• Assist in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Complete cleaning duties in the laundry area.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents following infection control principles.
• Support quality initiatives by offering feedback to the team leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infection control

Cleaning knowledge

Housekeeping

Equipment handling

Teamwork / independence

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Laundry Aide

Bradford Valley Community - Bradford, Ontario
Rate of Pay: $20.50 Min(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.

• 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.