Resident-Focused Laundry Aide (Full-Time)

triOS Education Group; Kingston; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant to support our long-term care residents in Canada. The role involves collection, sorting, pre-treating stains, and operating washers/dryers with correct settings and supplies.

You will inspect linens and residents' clothing, perform basic repairs, and ensure proper linen care and stain removal. The position requires strong English communication, ability to meet physical requirements, and familiarity with sewing and mending.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Knowledge/experience in commercial laundry procedures and ability to meet physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide feedback on a day to day basis.
• Must be familiar with standard sewing and mending techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper linen care and stain removal.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection and sorting of soiled clothing and linens and pre-treat stains as required.
• Load and unload washers and dryers with proper settings and maintain chemical supplies.
• Inspect soiled linens and residents' clothing and repair rips, tears, buttons as needed.
• Fold, segregate, and stack linens and residents' clothing; perform ironing as required.
• Deliver linens and clothing to appropriate areas.
• Adhere to facility policies, procedures and safety rules.

Skills

English communication

Laundry procedures

Follow instructions

Sewing & mending

Stain removal

Second language

Job description

Extendicare is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant to support our long-term care residents in Canada. The role involves collection, sorting, pre-treating stains, and operating washers/dryers with correct settings and supplies.

You will inspect linens and residents' clothing, perform basic repairs, and ensure proper linen care and stain removal. The position requires strong English communication, ability to meet physical requirements, and familiarity with sewing and mending.