Laundry Attendant - Ottawa, Canada - Larga Baffin

Description

Larga Baffin is classified as an Essential Service and is taking all mandatory and recommended precautionary measures as per Public Health authorities to ensure the health and safety of all staff and residents.
A special thank you to all front-line workers for your commitment and dedication serving those in need.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor & Manager of Housekeeping, the Laundry Room Attendant will be primarily responsible for ensuring all linens, towels and company uniforms are cleaned, sorted, folded and stocked appropriately and regularly. Identifies the need for deep cleaning and takes initiative to improve standards. Maintains all laundry equipment and informs Supervisor as to any maintenance needs. Assists Housekeepers with cleaning client rooms and other tasks within the Housekeeping department as requested.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and dry all assigned laundry as directed

• Treat stains, sort, fold and/or hang clean items as directed

• Safely operate laundry machines; check detergent and rinse agent levels

• Sort, pack, unpack and assist in receiving, issuing and transporting supplies

• Maintain inventory of all cleaning supplies and communicate needs to Manager

• Maintain all laundry equipment and inform Manager as to any maintenance needs

• Perform additional laundry services when necessary

• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy environment for our clients and staff

• Open housekeeping department by assigning rooms, coordinating staff sick calls and availability for assignments; coordinating requests from front desk on room cleaning and changes

• Assists Housekeepers with cleaning client rooms and other tasks within the Housekeeping department as requested

• Assist with additional tasks as and when needed or assigned by management both within and outside role and department to support Larga operations

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years' similar Laundry Person experience in a hospital or industrial type setting

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks

• Able to lift 20 pounds on a consistent basis

• Ability to work without direct supervision

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• An aptitude for problem solving

• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations

• Patience and professionalism to tactfully and diplomatically interact with clients, visitors and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Inuktitut a strong asset

• First Aid / CPR/ AED trained (or a willingness to learn)

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training (or a willingness to learn)

Larga Baffin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.The successful candidate must be able to obtain a recent police records check (for the vulnerable sector) with results acceptable to Larga Baffin as a mandatory condition of employment. Priority will be given to qualified Nunavut Beneficiaries.

Larga Baffin does not provide housing and is not responsible for re-location costs.