Laundry Attendant

Bayshore HealthCare; Markham; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare in Markham is seeking a Laundry Attendant to manage the complete upkeep of the laundry department. You will run washing processes, sort and prepare linen and clothing, and coordinate with housekeeping to ensure timely supply to patient floors.

The role requires a positive attitude, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Prior laundry experience in clinical or facility settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Detail-oriented and professional attitude required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Formulates washing formula for stained and soiled loads of patients’ personal items and linens.
• Sorts dirty laundry by product type and prepares for washing.
• Ensures clothes and linens are clean before inventorying.
• Communicates maintenance needs for laundry equipment as needed.
• Organizes and dispenses linen to client floors to prevent shortages.
• Folds clothing and linens neatly after washing.
• Works in a fast-paced setting with production deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent work

Team player

Detail-oriented

Professional demeanor

Multitasking

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Laundry Attendant(Job Number: 26005341)Primary Location:ON-Markham Clinical Employee Type:Casual Pay Rate From:19.37 Pay Rate To:19.91Description:JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for the complete upkeep and smooth functioning of the laundry department. The laundry attendant should possess knowledge of all equipment and how it operates. The position also works closely with Housekeeping and Patient Care Assistants to ensure proper inventory levels are supplied to the floors in a timely and efficient manner.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Formulates washing formula for stained and soiled loads of patients personal and all other laundry i.e. linens• Sorts dirty patient clothes and linen by product type.• Ensures the washing of clothing and linen is up to standard before placing into inventory.• Communicates any maintenance and upkeep issues to appropriate person relating to all laundry equipment.• Suggests methods for increasing laundry efficiency.• Organizes and sorts patients’ clothes and linen in such a way that it is sorted by type, loaded on carts or placed in bags and returned to patient room or put up neatly on the linen storage racks.• Main duties include folding clothing and linen and terry cloth items in a neat pristine• fashion• Works in a fast paced environment with time constraints and timing deadlines related to production standards and requirements.• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and• holidays.• Must demonstrate a positive attitude with an outgoing and friendlypersonality towards all clients and staff• Multitasking with clothing and linen in numerous machines running at the same timewith different products• Ensures that the proper amount of linen is ready and available todisperse to the client floors. Shortages of linen in the housekeeping storage areas should not exist.Qualifications:OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format; ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform and prioritize;Ability to tolerate patients with medical or behavioral issues; able to take directions from numerous individuals on a given shiftKEY QUALIFICATIONS:Education:A secondary school diploma is preferredPhysical mobility and stamina requiredAbility to follow instructionDetail-oriented, Professional attitude is requiredAbility to work independently.Physical:Requires standing for long periods of time and lift and carry up to 40 pound. While performing the duties of this job, it may be also required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Experience:Previous laundry or dry cleaning experience desired, preferably in a clinical or facility setting.