Laundry Aide (LA) - Casual - St. Catharines

LAUNDRY AIDE - Extendicare  

  At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our housekeeping and maintenance team, you will provide clean and safe environment to residents as well as staff in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Processing all house linens, washing, drying and placing linen on carts for delivery to units  

• Processing of residents personal laundry including washing and drying  

• Continue processing other linens during shift such as isolation, dietary and housekeeping linens as necessary 

• Cleaning of laundry equipment – i.e. removal of lint from  dryers 

• Labelling of residents personal clothing 

• Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control, quality assurance, fire, and safety etc.  

• Participates in staff meetings as assigned, attends in service education programs and completes all mandatory education as assigned.  

• Collaborates with other departments in such tasks as ensuring residents clothing items are delivered to correct room, assisting in locating miss placed items, etc. 

 What you bring 

• Comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (non-slip soles and enclosed) as you will be handing considerable heavy lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching and moving equipment, climbing ladders and exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.  

• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures. 

• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening to be provided. 

What you’ll get 

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities  

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization  

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others   

• Employee Family Assistance Program  

• Robust benefits package.  

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.