Laundry Aide

Make an Impact on Seniors' Health

SE Health Support Staff are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you'll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You'll make a difference in their lives, and they'll make a difference in yours This position would be for our facility in Calgary Millrise Seniors Living located at Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 5B9:

Status: Casual

Why join our team?

• Competitive compensation.Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on-demand pay, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff.
• Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. You'll benefit from our orientation, mentorship, and coaching programs. And our leadership team will support you to practice to the full scope, to integrate the most current evidence into your practice, and is fully available to you 24/7 to support you in delivering the best possible care to your patients. We have on-site day care also available via a private provider.
• Grow your career. SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You'll have an opportunity – and will be supported – to do different types of roles in different locations if that is what you're interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you can use your nursing skills to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You'll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into seniors ' health and Aging. You'll have the ability to be part of this research firsthand, to learn from it, and will be supported to integrate that research into your practice.
• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You'll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into seniors ' health and Aging. You'll have the ability to be part of this research firsthand, to learn from it, and will be supported to integrate that research into your practice.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Support Service Manager and/or designate, the dedicated Laundry Aide will help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our residents. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting soiled laundry from each of our buildings, transporting the laundry carts to the laundering facility, washing and drying the laundry in commercial machines, folding the clean laundry, and distributing it as appropriate to residents. There is a high volume of laundry that must be handled promptly, so you need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include, but not limited to:

• Gather and transport soiled laundry from all buildings to the laundry facility

• Wash and dry laundry

• Fold all clean laundry and distribute it to residents

• Keep accurate records of linens
• Notify management of any issues with equipment

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

• Familiarity with efficient washing methods

• Proficiency with laundering equipment and tools
• Hardworking and efficient

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in providing quality services to residents.

• Ability to take direction, follow instructions, and learn procedures.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 25 kg or 55 lb, push, pull, stretch, reach, crouch, and kneel as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally in English.

About SE Health:

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We're a great place to work, and we hope you'll join our team.

SE Health is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families, and our staff.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health,SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at at your earliest convenience