Extendicare, a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aide to join their team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the collection, sorting, washing, repair, and delivery of residents’ laundry, ensuring every item is handled with care and returned in pristine condition. If you have experience in commercial laundry procedures, strong attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to serving vulnerable adults, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while being part of a mission-driven team.
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in long-term care homes across Canada. Operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands, the organization is committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. With nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained, and dedicated team members, Extendicare provides compassionate, mission-driven care inspired by the goal of helping people live better, wherever they call home. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a team that values every employee, encourages growth, and recognizes achievement.
Key Responsibilities
As a Laundry Aide, you’ll play an essential role in maintaining the comfort and dignity of residents through quality laundry services.
- Assist in the collection and sorting of soiled personal clothing and linens, pre-treating stains as required.
- Load and unload washers and dryers, ensuring proper settings are used and chemical supplies are at appropriate levels.
- Inspect soiled linens and personal laundry, completing any required repairs such as mending rips, tears, or replacing buttons.
- Fold, segregate, and stack linens and residents’ clothing, ironing as required.
- Deliver clean linens and clothing to appropriate areas throughout the facility.
- Adhere to established facility policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices.
- Complete documentation as required according to facility policy and job routines.
- Be aware of Resident Rights and Responsibilities, striving to respect and promote them in all interactions.
- Attend in-service training as required to better serve the needs of residents.
- Attend staff meetings as required to stay informed of changes in the residence.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
- Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents), upholding the organization’s values and philosophy relating to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, knowledge of laundry procedures, and a commitment to serving residents with dignity.
Essential Requirements:
- Strong oral and written English communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience in commercial laundry procedures, including proper linen care and stain removal.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
- Ability to follow instructions and provide feedback on a day-to-day basis.
- Familiarity with standard sewing and mending techniques.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
Preferred (But Not Essential):
- Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry laundry loads, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Physical stamina to meet the demands of a busy laundry environment.
What Extendicare Has to Offer
At Extendicare, working as a team creates an environment that allows everyone to reach their potential. As a valued member of the team, you can expect:
- Continuous Mentorship: Support for life-long learning and growth opportunities.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
- Meaningful Work: A rewarding experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
- Employee Family Assistance Program: Access to support services for you and your family.
- A competitive hourly wage from $22.00 per hour, based on experience.
- Robust Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.
- Competitive Compensation: Final salary offers are based on skills, experience, education, and alignment with position responsibilities.
Recruitment Process
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. Accommodations are gladly provided for applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of the team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. For more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring your laundry skills and compassionate attitude to a role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of residents, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply through the platform where you found this listing.
Take the next step in your career—join Extendicare and help provide quality care and services to seniors across Canada. Apply today.
