Laundry Worker

Original job posting

Operate laundry equipment and prepare, wash, dry, fold, and bag hospital linens and other articles using appropriate detergents and chemicals. Record damaged or improperly cleaned items, follow infection-control procedures, and safely handle and store hazardous products.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Hot Noisy Odours Work setting Willing to relocate Hospital/health institution laundry Hospital Responsibilities Tasks Operate dryers and blow-drying machines Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other solutions and chemicals Hand fold and bag shirts, sheets and other articles Record damage or improper cleaning or laundering of articles Ensure infection control Hazardous products handling and storage Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Dryers Flat press Washing machines Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Weight handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Pension plan Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Maternity and parental benefits Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer Parking available Travel insurance Wellness program Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Operate laundry equipment and prepare, wash, dry, fold, and bag hospital linens and other articles using appropriate detergents and chemicals. Record damaged or improperly cleaned items, follow infection-control procedures, and safely handle and store hazardous products.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience are specified. The role requires English, a valid driver's licence, a criminal record check, and the ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive work in a hot, noisy environment.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits
• Bonus
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Maternity and Parental Benefits
• Paid Learning and Training
• Parking
• Travel Insurance
• Wellness Program

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Operating Dryers
• Operating Flat Presses
• Operating Washing Machines
• Mixing Detergents and Chemicals
• Hand Folding and Bagging Laundry
• Recording Damaged or Improperly Cleaned Items
• Infection Control
• Hazardous Products Handling and Storage
• Attention to Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Handling Heavy Loads
• Client Focus
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Trades