Casual Laundry Aide, Riverview Gardens

Municipality of Chatham-Kent•Chatham, ON

23h•CA$20 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining supplies of clean linens and clothing to residents to meet the needs of the Home and its residents and to comply with Ministry requirements.

Requirements

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent education (e.g. GED Certificate) required
Knowledge of infection prevention and control
Strong customer service skills
Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Annual Flu immunization is required
Under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, all employees are required to provide evidence of, or submit to, a 2-step TB skin test
Requires non-slip footwear
Ability to lift 23 kg (50 lbs) and withstand long periods of walking, standing and frequent bending
Ability to work on a daily basis with chemicals, cleaners or detergents as required
Physically able to deliver full linen carts, move full laundry bins, load and unload washers and driers

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience in laundry preferred
Knowledge of laundry process, chemicals and industrial washing machines and dryers preferred
Long Term Care experience an asset
Member of Ontario Hospital Association or Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers' Association courses an asset
Health and Safety certification an asset

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
Responsible for performing all duties in adherence to the guidelines and regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, and the policies and procedures of Riverview Gardens, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, as well as the Ministry of Long-Term Care
Responsible for the operation of all equipment that pertains to the Laundry Department
Operate commercial laundry equipment following manufacturer's directions and municipal policies and procedures
Collect laundry from the linen chute hourly, sort, weigh, wash and dry laundry as required, or as directed by the Supervisor, Environmental Services
Distribute linens and clothing following the established procedures to avoid the spread of infection
Label personal items with residents’ names when requested
Report all repairs to maintenance via the work order program, report all needed inventory to Supervisor
Responsible for safe handling and storage of all chemicals within the Laundry Department
Responsible for communicating any concerns expressed by residents, families and staff to the Registered staff responsible for resident floor
In the absence of the Supervisor or designate, report to the Registered staff responsible for the resident floor
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and hazard-free manner, following established procedures to avoid the spread of infection
Assist in orientation of new employees into the department, as required