Laundry Aide (Part Time) - Elmwood Place

Extendicare•London, ON

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Aide is responsible for the collection, sorting, washing, repair and delivery of Resident's laundry. This role involves assisting in the collection and sorting of soiled personal clothing and linens, pre-treating stains, loading and unloading washers and dryers, inspecting linens and personal laundry for repairs, folding, segregating, and stacking linens and residents' clothing, and ironing as required. The Laundry Aide also delivers linens and clothing to appropriate areas, adheres to facility policies and procedures, completes documentation, and is aware of Resident Rights & Responsibilities. Additionally, this position may provide support in the Housekeeping Department, including cleaning resident rooms, common areas, washrooms, furnishings, and floor surfaces, operating cleaning equipment, and completing assigned housekeeping duties in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and infection prevention and control standards. The role requires participation in in-service training, staff meetings, and the Quality Improvement Program, and involves working in a position of trust with vulnerable adults. The Laundry Aide is expected to uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct.

Requirements

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
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a second language is an asset

Responsibilities

To assist in the collection and sorting of soiled personal clothing and linens and pre- treat stains as required;
To load and unload washers and dryers ensuring that proper settings are used and that chemical supplies are at an appropriate level;
To inspect soiled linens or personal laundry and complete any required repairs, e.g. rips, tears, buttons;
To fold , segregate and stack linens and residents' clothing and ironing as required;
To deliver linens and clothing to appropriate areas;
To adhere to established facility policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices;
To complete documentation as required according to facility policy/job routines;
To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents;
To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place;
To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct
To provide support in the Housekeeping Department as required, including cleaning resident rooms, common area, washrooms, furnishings, and floor surfaces, operating cleaning equipment, and completing assigned housekeeping duties in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and infection prevention and control standards.
To complete other duties as assigned.