Laundry Worker

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Yarmouth; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Travel insurance

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Laundry Worker at Yarmouth Regional Hospital reports to the Assistant Manager and ensures safe and efficient operation of the laundry department equipment. You will process soiled and clean laundry to provide clean products for hospital use in accordance with standards and policies.

This permanent part-time role (50%) offers 37.5 hours per two weeks with benefits; applicants should have Grade 12 or GED, knowledge of infection control, WHMIS training, and ideally French language skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Knowledge of Infection Control procedures.
• Completion of WHMS training.
• Good knowledge of Infection Control guidelines as they pertain to an industrial laundry operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of department equipment.
• Carry out continuous processing of soiled and clean laundry and linen products.
• Provide clean and safe products to be used by laundry customers in appropriate quantities.

Skills

Infection control

WHMIS training

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Job description

Req ID: 225148
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Laundry YRH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (50%) x 1
Union: CUPESupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 27-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Laundry Worker works to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the department equipment, in accordance with standards, regulations, and department policies; and ensures the continuous processing of soiled and clean laundry and linen products in the department, so as to provide clean and safe products to be used by the laundry customers, in appropriate quantities; and to carry out the above functions in a professional manner, that achieves the mission, goals, and objectives of the Nova Scotia Health.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required
• Knowledge of Infection Control procedures
• Completion of WHMS training
• Good knowledge of Infection Control guidelines as they pertain to an industrial laundry operation
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 37.5 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$20.74 - $21.56 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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