Laundry Aide-AgeCare West Williams

Original job posting

The Laundry Aide is responsible for sorting, washing, drying, and ironing resident garments while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. They also perform simple mending tasks and ensure that laundry supplies are adequately stocked.

Job details

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Laundry Aide performs various laundry duties associated with providing residents with the required laundry service. The Laundry Aide assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, and other staff members. What Is In It For You: • Sorts and separates items to be laundered in accordance with laundering requirements. • Operates automatic washing machines, dryers, irons and sewing machine. • Hand irons and folds/hangs garments after laundering. • Performs simple mending and repairs. • Transports laundered garments to appropriate floors. • Ensures proper identification of all personal clothing. • Maintains a clean work environment, dusting and washing equipment and shelves as required. • Maintains appropriate level of supplies (e.g. soap, bleach, fabric softener and thread). • Cleans work area upon completion of shift. What You Will Need: • Previous experience in a laundry operation is preferred. • Must understand the basics of good laundry techniques/practices. • A minimum of public-school education is required. Grade 12 Diploma preferred. • Must be able to read, write and follow oral instructions. Salary: $21.19 per hour Salary placement based on qualifications and experience. This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.

What you’ll do

The Laundry Aide is responsible for sorting, washing, drying, and ironing resident garments while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. They also perform simple mending tasks and ensure that laundry supplies are adequately stocked.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous experience in laundry operations and the ability to follow oral and written instructions. A high school diploma is preferred, and the role requires basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Laundry operations
• Washing machine operation
• Dryer operation
• Ironing
• Sewing
• Mending
• Garment repair
• Inventory management
• Cleaning
• Sanitation
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Literacy
• Textiles
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Long-Term Care
• Numeracy
• Operations
• Sorting
• Time Management
• Washing Machines
• Dryers
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

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