Laundry Aide - (Part Time)

Position Title: Housekeeping Aide
Reporting to: EVS Manager
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Ina Grafton Gage Home
Are you an individual that has a passion for making a difference?
At Ina Grafton Gage we are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.” We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and has a commitment to teamwork.
At the Ina Grafton Gage Home, we are passionate about providing compassionate care for families loved ones, where the residents of our home come before anything else. Our values at Ina Grafton Gage follow a ‘People’ focused Philosophy, Participation Excellence Openness Performance Longevity Efficient Use of Resources. This philosophy can be seen in every aspect and level of our home.
A day in the role as a housekeeping aide at Ina Grafton Gage:
Responsibilities
In this position you will be apart of our housekeeping team, and will be responsible for but not limited to
As a housekeeping aide at Ina Grafton Gage, you will be placed in a role with high expectations to provide exemplary housekeeping needs for the residents of our home. Unlike other housekeeping positions in this role, you get to see the effect you have on a person's everyday life. In your role, it is expected that you make personal connections with the residents, as providing them care is our top priority.

• Observes operation of machines and reports malfunctioning to Supervisor. Assists in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies. Cleans machines as required and cleans and tidies floors and laundry area.
• Receives laundry and sorts according to type, condition and weight. Follows specific instructions for treatment of soiled linens. Separates loads according to classification.
• 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. Folds laundry as required, sorts and delivers to appropriate units.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives regarding quality management, safety, environment and infection control.

Qualifications
At the Ina Grafton Gage Home we take pride in our employees, so your qualifications are important to us. We use them to get to know you and see if we are a good fit for each other. The qualifications needed to join our family at Ina Grafton Gage are as follows:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential,
• Basic understanding of washer and dryer operations and some knowledge of chemicals used in the process.
• Mending, ironing, seamstress work
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement,
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Fire Safety Procedures,
• Basic understanding of cleaning equipment,
• May be combined with Light Duty Housekeeper
• A positive mindset, as well as a connection with our values,
• Physical and mental requirements needed in the position,
• Must have a recent negative COVID Swab,
• Possible Variations:
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results, less than 6 months old, evidence of flu shot, must be able to provide three work references.

How to apply?
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to [Email of contact]. We look forward to speaking with you, and making every moment count! Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees are required to notify their director manager/supervisor if they have any particular accessibility needs and the organization will work with the employee to address them.