Laundry Aide - Pioneer Ridge (Casual)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal service provider is seeking a Laundry Worker to perform critical laundering duties for residents in a safe environment. This role requires collecting soiled linen and clothing, delivering clean items, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should possess a Grade 10 education and previous laundry experience, along with good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. This position promotes a healthy and supportive environment for the elderly.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education required with institutional laundry experience preferred.
• Mending experience is an asset.
• Physical ability to perform essential duties is required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and process soiled laundry and residents' clothing.
• Deliver clean linen and clothing back to units.
• Ensure duties meet Infection Control Guidelines.
• Mend and label residents' clothing.
• Maintain equipment and work areas.

Skills

Comprehending written/oral information

Teamwork

Interest in elderly care

Basic computer skills

Competence with Occupational Health & Safety Act

Education

Grade 10 education

Previous institutional/commercial laundry experience

Mending experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor – Environmental Services, processes and porters soiled and clean linen and residents’ personal clothing, maintains a clean and safe work area, and performs other duties as assigned.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Picks up and processes soiled laundry and residents’ personal clothing.
• Delivers clean linen and clothing back to the units.
• Ensures all duties meet the Infection Control Guidelines for laundry processing.
• Mends and labels residents’ clothing.
• Checks supplies and cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.
• Processes / identifies all new linen and personal clothing.
• Attends meetings and educational services, as required.
• Assists courier to load and unload laundry, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Grade 10 education, together with previous institutional/commercial laundry experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mending experience would be an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Must be capable of accurately comprehending written/oral information and instructions
• Must be highly motivated and able to work as a team member
• Must have a genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position
• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
• Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies
• Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process
• Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis

GENERAL INFORMATION

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]