Laundry Aide

Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.    ROLE Performs laundry procedures related to personal linen, as per family centered care philosophy at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare Performs laundry procedures related to sorting, washing and drying of linens such as slings and other hospital linen as required Performs procedures related to the electronic orders, collection, distribution, processing, inventory control and labelling of all linens Distributes personal and institutional linens to the units by receiving, loading, sorting and recording personal linens on established control sheet. Discards of worn or damaged linens beyond repair, ensuring appropriate record keeping Maintains a tidy and clean work area and equipment and ensures care and economical use of supplies and equipment.  Loads and unloads washers and dryers and cleans out lint catcher   REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)   High School Diploma   REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)  Experience in record maintenance and dealing with the public Knowledge of Laundry operation an asset Knowledge of Laundry chemistry and textiles an asset Good verbal and written English communication skills with an ability to work within a team approach Physically capable of performing assigned duties Ability to meet and maintain health and attendance standards  Computer application skills, to include Microsoft Office applications    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION    Location(s): South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis   Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.    Recruitment Process Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated. If you are viewing this job posting on a website other than mahc.ca/careers, you may not be viewing the most up-to-date information. To see other opportunities or to view the most up-to-date version of this job posting, including rate of pay, please visit mahc.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.   Conditions of employment for external hires includes; Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department Legal entitlement to work in Canada Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check   Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.   Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled   Looking for Housing? Check out Housing for Healthcare for rentals in Muskoka Required SkillsRequired Experience