Laundry Worker Iii

**Competition #**:

- 05585729**Employee Type**:

- CASUAL**Bargaining Unit**:

- HEU**Facility**:

- WRINCH MEMORIAL HOSP COMP**Department**:

- WRI LAUNDRY + LINEN**Reports To**:

- MANAGER OR DESIGNATE**Hourly Wage**:

- $25.17**Close Date**:

- APRIL 27, 2023**Comments**:

- This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

**Position Summary**

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Laundry Worker to fill a Casual position at Wrinch Memorial Hospital.
- In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and working within the scope of Regional Northern Health Policies and Processes, the Laundry Worker III operates non-domestic laundry equipment such as washers/tunnel washers, extractors, dryers, etc. and provides supervision to designated Laundry Workers by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, and determining related training and orientation requirements.**Shift Rotation/Hours of work**: Rotating Days, Monday to Friday; 07:30-14:30**Wrinch Memorial Hospital **, a fully accredited acute care facility. It is a full service hospital with visiting specialists in podiatry, geriatric assessment, cardiology, pediatric cardiology, internal medicine, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, otolaryngology, pediatrics, respiratory and allergy, rheumatology, and occupational therapy.**The Hazeltons **(Hazelton, New Hazelton and South Hazelton) are nestled within the spectacularly rugged Roche de Boule Mountain Range in Northern British Columbia with a population of 827 (2021). Hazelton, also known as Old Hazelton, is on the banks of the Skeena River near the world-famous 'Ksan Historical Village and museum. Check out The Hazeltons, known as the historic heartland of northwest BC.**What Northern Health has to offer you**
- Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- “Loan Forgiveness Programs” offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

**Qualifications**
- Grade 10, plus two years' recent related experience in a commercial or industrial laundry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.
- Some knowledge of washing ingredients.

**Who we are**
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
- Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
- There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
- All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT