Laundry Aide

• Provides laundry services according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Understand the Infection Control Policies and Procedures
• Understand the Safety Policy and Procedure
• Ensures that all hospital policies and procedures are followed at all times including all infection control standards that may apply
• Ensure the proper use of PPE at all times when sorting soiled linen
• Ensure proper handwashing at all times
• Responsible for loading and unloading of washers and dryers
• Folding and distribution of clean linen and Extended Care resident personal clothing
• Responsible for daily cleaning of equipment, lint filter on dryers and through cleaning of entire laundry department
• Ensures replenishment of all linen carts on a scheduled and routine basis to all patient care areas
• Maintains effective communication
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff within the department, with other departments and with external partners
• Must demonstrate an ability to work under minimal direction and supervision
• Be accountable to report on time for a scheduled shift
• Follows safety protocols including wearing PPE as required to ensure the safety of themselves and others to prevent the spread of infections
• Follows safe operating procedures for washers, dryers and folder
• Handling cleaning chemicals in a safe manner
• Maintains a clean and tidy work area
• Protects own health and the health of others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately
• Laundry staff may need to adapt to a changing environment, schedule and work routine dependent on the daily need and patient safety
• Performs other related duties as required
• Laundry staff must be able to provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, staff, internal and external partners
• They must maintain a friendly and professional demeanor

• Grade 12 or GED preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to be understood effectively
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team environment
• On the job training
• Knowledge of WHMIS, policies and procedures
• Class G driver’s license for some job routines
• Previous work in a hospital is an asset but not essential
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and decision making
• Work independently, reliable, punctual, team player and culturally sensitive
• Considerable walking, lifting, standing, pushing, pulling and bending
• Frequently required to lift up to 30lbs
• Good health and a demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

Previous work in a hospital