About the role
We are currently recruiting for an experience Laundry Aide to join our rapidly growing team.
Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM!
peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eleventh year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.
THE ROLE
Sorts, washes, dries and folds linens and personal clothing and delivers laundry and personal clothing, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Reports to: Director of Environmental Services
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives laundry and sorts according to type, condition and weight. Follows specific instructions for treatment 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 or puts aside for repairs or ironing. Folds laundry as required, sorts and delivers to appropriate units. Confidentiality is maintained of resident information and privacy.
- Observes operation of machines and reports malfunctioning to supervisor. Assists in maintain laundry facilities, equipment and supplies. Cleans machines as required and cleans and tidies floors and laundry area.
- Cooperates with other departments within the facility to ensure the needs of the residents are met.
- Adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives regarding Total Quality Management, safety, environment and infection control.
- Maintain required record and information as directed.
- Participate in committee meetings as required.
- Displays an attitude that is focused on working safely and ensuring that the work environment is safe and healthy.
- Uses safe work practices.
- Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.
- Uses or wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required.
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.
- Participates in fire safety activities and knows the facility fire and disaster plan.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
- Does not use or operate any equipment in a way that would endanger any worker, resident or visitor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Basic understanding of washer and dryer operations and some knowledge of chemicals used in process.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Basic knowledge of laundry with independent working skills.
peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request.
Thank you for your interest in working with us!
About peopleCare Communities
peopleCare Communities is a leading operator of senior living communities in southwestern Ontario, with strong family values and a long history of service. Together with our compassionate and dedicated employees, we are working towards our vision to change the world of senior living by creating vibrant communities of care that deliver clinical best practices, engaging programs and integrated services that meet seniors' changing needs.
Along with our owned and managed long-term care homes, in 2017 peopleCare opened Oakcrossing Retirement Home in London, Ontario. This beautiful facility is part of our innovative "community of care" model that supports couples, families and friends to live and age together by offering a range of services and housing options in one location.
Our exciting plans for the future involve new builds and expansion projects, including in many communities we already call home. We are also focused on sharing our leading-practice quality and operational systems with our partners in the health sector through our expert long-term care management consulting services.
peopleCare's innovation and industry leadership has earned Accreditation Canada – Exemplary Status, Canada's Best Managed Companies designation for the sixth straight year, North America's Most Engaged Workplaces Award, and an Innovation Award research grant from the Health Technology Fund. Our trailblazing Clinical Pharmacy Model, a first in the Canadian long-term care environment, also recently won the Quality Improvement and Innovation Award from the Ontario Long-Term Care Association.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for an experience Laundry Aide to join our rapidly growing team.
Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM!
peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eleventh year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.
THE ROLE
Sorts, washes, dries and folds linens and personal clothing and delivers laundry and personal clothing, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Reports to: Director of Environmental Services
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives laundry and sorts according to type, condition and weight. Follows specific instructions for treatment 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 or puts aside for repairs or ironing. Folds laundry as required, sorts and delivers to appropriate units. Confidentiality is maintained of resident information and privacy.
- Observes operation of machines and reports malfunctioning to supervisor. Assists in maintain laundry facilities, equipment and supplies. Cleans machines as required and cleans and tidies floors and laundry area.
- Cooperates with other departments within the facility to ensure the needs of the residents are met.
- Adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives regarding Total Quality Management, safety, environment and infection control.
- Maintain required record and information as directed.
- Participate in committee meetings as required.
- Displays an attitude that is focused on working safely and ensuring that the work environment is safe and healthy.
- Uses safe work practices.
- Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.
- Uses or wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required.
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.
- Participates in fire safety activities and knows the facility fire and disaster plan.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
- Does not use or operate any equipment in a way that would endanger any worker, resident or visitor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Basic understanding of washer and dryer operations and some knowledge of chemicals used in process.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Basic knowledge of laundry with independent working skills.
peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request.
Thank you for your interest in working with us!
About peopleCare Communities
peopleCare Communities is a leading operator of senior living communities in southwestern Ontario, with strong family values and a long history of service. Together with our compassionate and dedicated employees, we are working towards our vision to change the world of senior living by creating vibrant communities of care that deliver clinical best practices, engaging programs and integrated services that meet seniors' changing needs.
Along with our owned and managed long-term care homes, in 2017 peopleCare opened Oakcrossing Retirement Home in London, Ontario. This beautiful facility is part of our innovative "community of care" model that supports couples, families and friends to live and age together by offering a range of services and housing options in one location.
Our exciting plans for the future involve new builds and expansion projects, including in many communities we already call home. We are also focused on sharing our leading-practice quality and operational systems with our partners in the health sector through our expert long-term care management consulting services.
peopleCare's innovation and industry leadership has earned Accreditation Canada – Exemplary Status, Canada's Best Managed Companies designation for the sixth straight year, North America's Most Engaged Workplaces Award, and an Innovation Award research grant from the Health Technology Fund. Our trailblazing Clinical Pharmacy Model, a first in the Canadian long-term care environment, also recently won the Quality Improvement and Innovation Award from the Ontario Long-Term Care Association.