Casual Laundry Aid

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?” Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care. The Laundry Associate reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is responsible for laundering services of the residents’ personal laundry and the community’s general laundry according to the policies of the community and aligned with but not limited to the Retirement Homes Act. A major part of your role as a Laundry Aide will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living. Responsibilities: * Performs a variety of tasks that may relate to laundry services as per the job routines. This includes but is not limited to laundry sorting, washing, drying, stain removal, labeling, and delivery to the suite, * May include housekeeping services, * Reports any safety or risk concerns immediately to the manager or designate, * Completes mandatory training as scheduled, * Adheres to established department policies, procedures, and objectives regarding quality management, safety, environment, and infection control, * Maintains effective communication with Residents, families, and fellow team members, * Promotes the vision, mission values, as well as the Residents’ Bill of Rights, * Focuses on a person-centered approach while maintaining the organization’s policies and procedures, * Any and all other tasks as assigned Qualifications: The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows: * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, * Current CPR & First Aid Certificate preferred but can be trained, * Knowledge and understanding of the Retirement Homes Act and other applicable legislation, * Familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, * Basic understanding of washer and dryer operations and some knowledge of chemicals used in the process, * Previous laundry experience, preferably in hospitality or a retirement home, * Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset, * Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors, * Ability to work from the heart and make others smile, * Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions, * Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results from less than 6 months old and must be able to provide three supervisory references What do we offer you? * Competitive wages * Employee perks * Support for personal and professional growth * Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role) * Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role) We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

The Laundry Aide is responsible for laundering residents' personal items and community linens while ensuring compliance with safety and infection control policies. They also actively engage with residents to provide positive social interactions and support domestic living.

Candidates should have previous laundry experience in a hospitality or healthcare setting and a basic understanding of laundry equipment and chemicals. A clear vulnerable sector screen and current CPR/First Aid certification are required or preferred.

• Competitive wages • Employee perks • Support for personal and professional growth

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• Laundry services
• Housekeeping
• Communication skills
• CPR
• First Aid
• Retirement Homes Act knowledge
• Occupational Health & Safety Act knowledge
• Washer and dryer operation
• Chemical handling
• Empathy for seniors
• Infection control
• Quality management
• Person-centered care
• Empathy
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Effective Communication
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Communication
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Packaging And Labeling
• Infection Control
• Operations
• Quality Management
• Sorting

• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Laundry Aide
• Laundry Worker
• Hand Launderers and Pressers
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine