Job Description

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.caJob Summary
The Laundry Worker II in the Placentia Health Centre, Support Services is responsible for operating a variety of commercial laundry equipment, collecting, sorting, washing, folding, pressing and distributing laundry and linens, delivering clean linens to appropriate hospital areas, maintaining cleanliness in the Laundry and other related duties as required.Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts or moves bags of laundry/carts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lifts or moves soiled or wet linens that may weigh up to 40 lbs.
Regularly requires body movements and neck postures such as bending and stretching, turning, pushing and pulling of laundry carts, as well as constant standing and walking.
Regularly requires alertness and concentration while frequently completing repetitive tasks and constant auditory/visual concentration.Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Knowledge in the treatment of materials and experience in the operation of laundry equipment would be an asset.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

• This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.caUpon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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