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Laundry Aide | Permanent Part Time Days

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Sienna Senior Living

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You must be a secondary school graduate, know infection control and cleaning practices, work well independently or in a team, and have effective communication skills.
  • You will manage laundry tasks such as sorting, washing, and delivering linens and clothing while maintaining cleanliness, reporting equipment issues, and supporting infection control protocols.

Requirements

  • Must haves:
  • Secondary school graduate or equivalent.
  • Knowledge related to infection control, cleaning practices, housekeeping operations and equipment.
  • Ability to work independently or as a team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and residents.
  • All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
  • All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
  • Bonus points for having:
  • Previous experience in Institutional Cleaning/Laundry in Long Term Care or Retirement Residence is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Providing clothing and linen support services by ensuring collection, distribution, processing and inventory of linens and personal clothing.
  • Sorting linens, loading and unloading washers and dryers, ironing and mending as required.
  • Folding, sorting and loading linen and clothing onto carts for distribution and delivery and auditing linen for labels and repairs.
  • Discarding and recording inappropriate inventory when necessary.
  • Maintaining high sanitation standards, a clean and tidy work area and equipment applying appropriate infection control protocols as required, follows cleaning schedules and routines for the department and ensures the proper care and economical use of resources.
  • Observing operation of machines and reporting malfunctioning to team leader.
  • Assisting in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies.
  • Completing cleaning duties as outlined in the laundry room area.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.
  • Supporting and participating in quality initiatives by providing input and suggestions for improvement, reporting feedback to immediate team leader.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Laundry Aide?

The primary responsibilities of a Laundry Aide include providing clothing and linen support services, sorting and processing linens and personal clothing, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting in the maintenance of laundry facilities and equipment.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Laundry Aide position?

Applicants must be secondary school graduates or possess an equivalent qualification, have knowledge related to infection control and cleaning practices, and be able to work independently or as part of a team.

Is previous experience in institutional cleaning or laundry required?

While previous experience in institutional cleaning or laundry in a long-term care or retirement residence is desirable, it is not a strict requirement.

Are there background checks required for applicants?

Yes, all applicants must successfully pass a prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check (for Ontario applicants) or a Criminal Records Check (for British Columbia applicants).

What kind of work environment can I expect as a Laundry Aide?

You can expect a fast-paced environment where you will impact the lives of residents positively, while maintaining high sanitation standards and applying infection control principles.

Is this position permanent and part-time?

Yes, the position is a permanent part-time role with day shifts.

How does Sienna Senior Living approach diversity and inclusion?

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and provides support for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process upon request.

What are the hours of work for this position?

The typical hours of work for this position are part-time days, though specific shifts may vary.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team, as collaboration is an important aspect of the role.

Can I suggest improvements or provide feedback as a Laundry Aide?

Yes, you are encouraged to support and participate in quality initiatives by providing input and suggestions for improvement and reporting feedback to your immediate team leader.

Sienna Senior Living

Cultivating happiness in daily life

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes. Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 93 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 12,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting. Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.