Laundry Worker III - Regular PT 165H26

Providence Living; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

You will wash and dry resident linen and garments, sort and distribute items, stamp linens, operate sewing equipment, and keep garment records. Ensure logs are completed and safety policies followed.

Requirements include Grade 12, a sewing course, and related experience; strong communication and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus one year’s recent related experience.
• Completion of a recognized course in power machine sewing and/or garment making.
• Equivalent education, training or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries resident linen and garments using a non-domestic washer and dryer.
• Sorts, folds and distributes patient/resident laundry and linen items.
• Maintains linen inventory and levels in consultation with Nursing Coordinator and Manager; stamps new linens with ID.
• Maintains inventory and records for employee garments.
• Operates sewing machine to repair linen and resident clothing.
• Marks resident laundry and facility linen for identification; maintains garment records.
• Completes documentation such as log sheets and incident reports at shift end.
• Adheres to safety policies and reports risks promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

Work organization

Education

Grade 12

Power sewing course

One year related experience

Job description

Description

POSTING: HEU 165H26
STATUS: Regular Part Time
CLASSIFICATION: Laundry Attendant (12002/12301)
WORK AREA: Central City Lodge; PCN 03037038102
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 6, 2026
0700-1500 / 1400-2000 (0.86 FTE, 61.3 biweekly hours)
DAYS OFF:Rotating
SALARY:Grid 12 / $26.80 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible to Manager, Support Services; has no subordinates. Works under general supervision. Responsible for processing personal laundry of Providence Living Society’s residents and maintaining linen and personnel garment inventory systems. Orders, delivers and maintains appropriate stock of linen in the facility.

JOB DUTIES

1. Washes/dries resident linen/garments and items for the facility i.e. slider sheets, slings, belts and other various items using a non-domestic washer and dryer.

2. Sorts, folds and distributes patient/resident laundry and linen items.

3. Maintains linen inventory and levels in consultation with Nursing Coordinator and Manager of the facility to ensure appropriate linen is available for resident care. Stamps new linens with appropriate identification.

4. Maintains inventory and inventory records for employee garments.

5. Operates sewing machine, repairing linen/s and resident wearing apparel.

6. Marks resident laundry and facility linen/s for identification. Maintains garment records.

7. Completes appropriate documentation such as log sheets and incident reports at the end of each shift as required.

8. All staff have a responsibility to remain aware of and report any risks or safety concerns promptly, and to follow any policies or procedures instituted to mitigate these risks. All staff have a portion to play in preventing adverse events and in promoting safety for patients and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to patient safety, staff safety and risk management.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12 plus one year's recent, related experience. Completion of a recognized course in power machine sewing and/or garment making, plus one years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.

This posting will remain open until filled. All internal applications received by 08:30AM on October 22, 2026, will be given first consideration.