LAUNDRY AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes

The Role

Overview

Collects, washes, dries, folds, and distributes laundry for residents, maintaining equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • machine ops
  • equipment maintenance
  • inventory monitoring
  • sanitizing
  • safety compliance
  • laundry sorting

Tasks

-Observes operation of machines and reports malfunctions to Supervisor. Assists in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies. Advises Supervisor of inventory levels of chemicals and linen shortages -Participates in company meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs. -Using specified cleaning/ disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns, and routines, performs tasks such as: -Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, and safety. -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, may iron and mend personal clothing. Folds laundry as required, sorts and delivers to appropriate units. -Collects/receives laundry and sorts according to type, condition and weight. Follows specific instructions for treatment of soiled linens. Separates loads according to classification. -Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.

Requirements

  • safety
  • english
  • lifting
  • climbing
  • biochemical

What You Bring

-Ability to work safely, following established safety practices & procedures. -Ability to read and write English and follow simple written and verbal instructions in English -Considerable lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, moving equipment and climbing ladders. Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.

The Company

About Southbridge Care Homes

-Southbridge Care Homes is dedicated to offering compassionate care for seniors across Canada. -With a growing network of facilities, they focus on both long-term and short-term residential care. -Their homes are designed to provide a supportive and enriching environment for seniors, fostering a sense of community and well-being. -The company has a strong history of growth, steadily expanding its presence and services to meet the needs of an aging population. -Southbridge is known for creating innovative care solutions, integrating modern healthcare practices with a focus on personalized attention. -Their facilities are equipped to handle a range of care needs, including those requiring specialized dementia or rehabilitation services. -The company's commitment to high-quality care and attention to individual needs sets them apart in the senior care industry.

Sector Specialisms

Skilled Nursing Care

Short-term Rehabilitation

Long-term Care

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech Therapy

Memory Care Programs

Palliative Care

Hospice Care

Respite Care