Medex Laundry Aide - Ottawa, Canada - Extendicare

Extendicare

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

LAUNDRY AIDE (Casual Position - Extendicare Medex

Reporting to the Support Service Manager, the Laundry Aide maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the client's home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a housekeeper; using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns, and routines, performs tasks such as;
Vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors; spot cleaning walls, windows and doors, dusting, rearranging furniture, removing waste;

- daily cleaning and disinfecting of resident rooms; cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in rooms, kitchen, closets; may also include heavy cleaning duties such as deep cleaning.

As a laundry aide; operating industrial washing machines and dryers to maintain a continual supply of quality linen for the home. Handling, folding, hanging, and checking quality of linen supplies. Washing, labeling & organizing personal clothing
Ensure privacy of residents during performance of duties.
Adhere to established company policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, health & safety, infection control, emergency preparedness and all other applicable policies and procedures
Cooperates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving and storing supplies furniture and equipment.
Must be available for call ins on short notice

QUALIFICATIONS

Clear vulnerable sector police check
Initiative
Ability to work in a team and independently
Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, squat and lift (40lbs.) for long periods of time
Ability and willingness to follow instruction
Ability to read, write and understand English required
Knowledge of housekeeping & laundry procedures and Best Practices principles an asset
Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices an asset
Longterm care experience an asset

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Time Type:
Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.