Laundry Aide

Description Scope of Position: Under the supervision and direction of the Supervisor, Support Services and as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, to provide a clean, sanitary and safe environment ensuring Residents, staff, families and visitors are provided with quality housekeeping services. To maintain, wash, launder, alter and repair linen and personal clothing in a clean and neat condition, ensuring Residents are provided with quality laundry service and to conduct the admission / discharge and transfer process for Residents’ personal items. Position Description: Undertake housekeeping tasks in Resident rooms, hallways, bathrooms, tub rooms, dining areas, storage areas, lounges, offices, lunch rooms, kitchens and service areas throughout the home Undertake cleaning and sanitizing of all areas of the home on a routine basis (including floor and project cleaning), including watering of plants and flowers Conduct housekeeping supply inventory control procedures, stock carts when needed, stock home areas as required Clean work areas, including floors, equipment and work carts on a daily basis to keep equipment in a clean and orderly fashion Use detergents, chemicals, germicides, and other cleaning supplies in a safe manner; wear personal protective equipment as instructed and use safe work practices Undertake laundry procedures (gather, sort, wash, dry, inspect, fold and distribute) for both Resident personal items and home linen Conduct the admission / discharge / transfer process as related to Resident belongings (labelling, safety inspections, etc.) Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routine and additional practices as required Orientate new staff and student placements as required Participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation, including compliance with Public Health standards and Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations and other relevant legislation Participate in in-service educational opportunities Maintain an awareness (at all times) of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities Be aware of and comply with all Corporate and home policies and procedures Confidentiality is of extreme importance and must always be maintained Occasionally may be directed to assist co-workers in tasks not directly related to this position Perform other duties as assigned

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-25