Job Description

Laundry Aide (Full-time Days)

Aspira Hygate Waterloo Retirement Living (Waterloo, Ontario)

Rate of Pay:

$18.08 - $19.18

This posting is for an existing vacancy.



At Sienna you won't just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role were 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.

Schedule:

Full-time | 75 hours bi-weekly | 8:00am-4:00pm

Week One:

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Week Two:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Why you belong here:

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. 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

What you'll be doing:

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. As a

Laundry Aide

you will do meaningful work everyday ensuring a safe and clean environment for residents'. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

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

What you need to know:

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

You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit

You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position




Sienna 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.