Laundry Aide | Permanent Part time Days (7AM-3PM)

Laundry Aide

Muskoka Shores Community - Gravenhurst, ON
Rate of Pay: $21.44 (as per collective agreement)
This posting is for an existing vacancy

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why you belong at Sienna:

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Laundry Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Laundry Aide your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Providing clothing and linen support services by ensuring collection, distribution, processing and inventory of linens and personal clothing.

• Sorting linens, loading and unloading washers and dryers, ironing and mending as required.

• Folding, sorting and loading linen and clothing onto carts for distribution and delivery and auditing linen for labels and repairs.

• Discarding and recording inappropriate inventory when necessary.

• Maintaining high sanitation standards, a clean and tidy work area and equipment applying appropriate infection control protocols as required, follows cleaning schedules and routines for the department and ensures the proper care and economical use of resources.

• Observing operation of machines and reporting malfunctioning to team leader.

• Assisting in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies.

• Completing cleaning duties as outlined in the laundry room area.

• Maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.

• Supporting and participating in quality initiatives by providing input and suggestions for improvement, reporting feedback to immediate team leader.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Secondary school graduate or equivalent.

• Knowledge related to infection control, cleaning practices, housekeeping operations and equipment.

• Ability to work independently or as a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and residents.

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Bonus points for having:

• Previous experience in Institutional Cleaning/Laundry in Long Term Care or Retirement Residence is desirable.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

What you need to know:

• Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position

Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.