Laundry Aide

Job summary

The Laundry Aide is responsible for collecting, washing, drying, and folding linens and personal clothing while maintaining facility equipment. They must also adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and document all personal items processed.

Job details

Job Description Job Description Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the Laundry Aide collects receives, washers, dries and folds linens and hangs personal clothing, in accordance with established policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES • Collects/receives laundry and sorts according to established protocol. Follows specific instructions for handling of soiled linens. Separates loads according to classification. • Washes and dries laundry following instructions for machine operations, designated washing and drying times, etc. Sorts personal clothing and hangs for distribution as per facility process. Folds laundry as required, prepares unit linen carts for each unit/ shift for pickup by HCA's. • Labels and documents all personal clothing received • Observes operation of machines and reports malfunctions to Supervisor. Assists in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies. Advises Supervisor of inventory levels of chemicals and linen shortages. • Adheres to established department policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire safety, environment and infection control. • Participates in facility meetings as assigned. • Completes all mandatory education programs on Surge Learning and Safety 24/7 • other duties as required throughout the facility • Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction. QUALIFICATIONS • Frequent standing, walking, squatting, reaching and lifting of heavy soiled linens but in controlled amounts or with assistance. • Basic understanding of washer and dryer operations and some knowledge of chemicals used in process preferred. • Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures. • Ability to read and write English and to follow instructions in English. • Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting Time Type: Part time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​ ​ We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. ​ Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​ ​ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​ Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

What you’ll do

The Laundry Aide is responsible for collecting, washing, drying, and folding linens and personal clothing while maintaining facility equipment. They must also adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and document all personal items processed.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting and possess a basic understanding of washer and dryer operations. The ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English is required for this role.

Benefits

• Health support
• Financial well-being support
• Long-term career growth

Listed skills

• safety procedures · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Laundry operations
• Linen handling
• Machine operation
• Infection control
• Safety procedures
• Inventory management
• Quality assurance
• Documentation
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Lifting Ability
• Compassion
• Cultural Safety
• English Language
• Infection Control
• Linens
• Long-Term Care
• Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Reviewing Applications

Job areas

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

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