Porter - Laundry - (219893)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria is seeking a Laundry Attendant responsible for handling soiled linens and operating laundry equipment. Candidates should have a Grade 10 education or equivalent, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position emphasizes safety and effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Senior Laundry Attendant.
• Receives, weighs, transports, and handles soiled linens.
• Operates laundry equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Work organization

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to Senior Laundry Attendant. Receives, weighs, transports, and handles soiled linens and transports large wheeled linen racks. Operates automatic cart washer, the laundry cart dumper machine, and the heat transfer-labelling machine.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Senior Laundry Attendant.
• Receives, weighs, transports, and handles soiled linens and transports large wheeled linen racks.
• Operates automatic cart washer, the laundry cart dumper machine, and the heat transfer-labelling machine.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience: Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

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