Laundry Attendant

Job Summary

Responsible for the complete upkeep and smooth functioning of the laundry department. The

laundry attendant should possess knowledge of all equipment and how it operates. The position

also works closely with Housekeeping and Patient Care Assistants to ensure proper inventory

levels are supplied to the floors in a timely and efficient manner.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Formulates washing formula for stained and soiled loads of patients personal and all other
  
  

laundry i.e. linens

• Sorts dirty patient clothes and linen by product type.
• Ensures the washing of clothing and linen is up to standard before placing into inventory.
• Communicates any maintenance and upkeep issues to appropriate person relating to all
  
  

laundry equipment.

• Suggests methods for increasing laundry efficiency.
• Organizes and sorts patients’ clothes and linen in such a way that it is sorted by type, loaded
  
  

on carts or placed in bags and returned to patient room or put up neatly on the linen storage

racks.

• Main duties include folding clothing and linen and terry cloth items in a neat pristine
• fashion
• Works in a fast paced environment with time constraints and timing deadlines related
  
  

to production standards and requirements.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and
• holidays.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude with an outgoing and friendly
  
  

personality towards all clients and staff

• Multitasking with clothing and linen in numerous machines running at the same time
  
  

with different products

• Ensures that the proper amount of linen is ready and available to
  
  

disperse to the client floors. Shortages of linen in the housekeeping storage areas

should not exist.

Other Skills And Abilities

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent

format; ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform and prioritize;

Ability to tolerate patients with medical or behavioral issues; able to take directions from

numerous individuals on a given shift

Education

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

A secondary school diploma is preferred

Physical mobility and stamina required

Ability to follow instruction

Detail-oriented, Professional attitude is required

Ability to work independently.

Physical

Requires standing for long periods of time and lift and carry up to 40 pound. While performing

the duties of this job, it may be also required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Experience

Previous laundry or dry cleaning experience desired, preferably in a clinical or facility setting.

Primary Location

ON-Markham