Laundry Aide SW.2026.74

Lennox and Addington County General Hospital; Canada; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Lennox and Addington County General Hospital seeks a Laundry Aide in the Long-Term Care area. This casual role ensures linens and laundry items are collected, cleaned, dried, folded, and distributed following infection prevention standards and health and safety guidelines.

Hours include a rotating schedule with weekends; in-house training on safety and infection control is provided. The position emphasizes reliability, physical endurance, and contributing to a clean, dignified living environment

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma.
• Environmental Services for Front Line Staff course (or willingness to obtain in 3 months).
• Experience in laundry in health care is an asset.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare laundry settings preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and WHMIS standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, dry, fold, and distribute linens and laundry items.
• Maintain clean, sanitary environment according to infection prevention and safety guidelines.
• Provide timely laundry service to residents while supporting resident dignity.

Skills

Infection prevention & WHMIS

Physical stamina

Reliability & attention to detail

Resident-centered service

Education

High school diploma

Environmental Services cert (or willingness to obtain in 3 months)

Job description

Lennox and Addington County General Hospital

Vacancy Information:

Casual ( 2 New Vacancies)

Area of Assignment:

Long Term Care

Basic Function and Scope:

The Laundry Aide is responsible for providing a clean, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents by ensuring that all linens, personal clothing, and laundry items are collected, cleaned, dried, folded, and distributed according to established infection prevention and control standards, health and safety guidelines, and organizational policies. The Laundry Aide plays a vital role in maintaining the dignity, comfort, and well-being of residents through timely and quality laundry service.

Hours of Work:

Schedule rotation will include all shifts and weekends.

Pay Rate:

$25.34- $26.03

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education
• Secondary School Graduation Diploma;
• Environmental Services for Front Line Staff course (or willingness to obtain in 3 months).
• Experience
• Previous experience in laundry services in a health care setting considered an asset.
• Required Skills
• Previous experience in a long-term care, healthcare, or commercial laundry setting preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and WHMIS standards.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to resident-centered service.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to heat, humidity, and noise from laundry equipment.
• Frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and potentially infectious materials where personal protective equipment may be recommended.
• Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Physical Requirements
• The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

At LACGH we are committed to supporting our staff to provide the highest quality of care possible. Basic Life Support Training, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale Training are all provided in house to RNs & RPNs in applicable areas. We prioritize staff well-being at LACGH by endeavoring to create schedules that allow work-life balance, providing free parking to all staff, and our Employee Wellness Program. LACGH is located within a Rural community, as such any Nurse employed at LACGH for more than 1year will be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness through the Government of Canada.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer providing a barrier free workplace supported by the Hospital’s Accessibility Plan. Persons with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape free organization.