Sewing Aide – Laundry – Part Time

Job summary

Inspect, sort, mend, and manufacture linen items; record discarded items and return repaired linen for processing. Maintain sewing equipment, supplies, and a clean work area, alert the manager to unusual damage trends, and assist with laundry tasks such as stain pretreatment.

Job details

NOTE: Example of shift times are 6am-2pm, 6am-11am, 11am-4pm, 8am-4pm, 7am-3pm. You would need to be available as a part time staff member to work all required times. Please take these shift times into consideration when applying for the position Duties Transfer mending buckets from clean linen area to mending area. Inspect all pieces of linen and sort for repair or replacement. Record all items discarded (or ragged out) on standard form. Repair items with minor damage using the sewing machines, patching machine, or other means. Return all repaired linen to the wash side for processing. Alert the manager when linen damage appears to be increasing at an unusual rate so corrective action, if possible, can be taken. Manufacture certain linen items in consultation with the manager. Perform regular preventive maintenance on the sewing machines. Advise the manager when complete servicing is necessary (approximately once annually). Maintain the supplies necessary to perform the repair function. Advise the manager when repair supplies are needed. Maintain the mending area in clean, tidy condition. Assist with laundry help functions depending on workload Pretreating linen items for stain removal Other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 12 or equivalent Meet physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, lifting and climbing using proper technique. Ability to operate a sewing machine Experience Sewing / mending experience required. Ability Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations. Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment. Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes. Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position. Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner. Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance. Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position. Ability to perform work requiring attention to small detail Due to the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

What you’ll do

Inspect, sort, mend, and manufacture linen items; record discarded items and return repaired linen for processing. Maintain sewing equipment, supplies, and a clean work area, alert the manager to unusual damage trends, and assist with laundry tasks such as stain pretreatment.

Requirements

A Grade 12 education or equivalent and sewing or mending experience are required, along with the ability to operate a sewing machine. Candidates must meet the physical demands of the role and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced team, communicate professionally, use Microsoft tools, and organize their time.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sewing Machine Operation
• Mending And Repair
• Linen Inspection And Sorting
• Attention To Detail
• Preventive Maintenance
• Stain Pretreatment
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office Literacy
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Physical Stamina
• Organization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Trades
• Manufacturing