Laundry Helper- Laundry and Linen- Temporary Part Time

NOTE: Example of shift times are 6am-2pm and 11am-4pm. You would need to be available as a part time staff member to work all required times. Please take these shift times into consideration when applying for the position

Duties:

Inspect and fold dried linen as per established procedure and in accordance with the production standards.
Place prepared linen on exchange carts or shelves depending on need.
Feed linen through the small piece and blanket folder maintaining production standards.
Receive linen from folder and place on carts or shelves. It may be necessary to complete the last fold.
Inspect, patch, and fold OR linen and prepare OR gown packs according to established procedures, maintaining the production standard.
Record production numbers as requested. Recording of quota shortages may be required from time to time.
Perform daily cleaning and safety procedures on the equipment including but not limited to: removing all linen from beneath the folder as soon as it is noticed but in any event at the end of the shift, removing linen from beneath the small piece folder, cleaning the surfaces in the SPD Room daily before beginning OR linen preparation, sweeping the dryer floor clear of debris, etc.
Inspect all linen for damage or stains and sort into mending or rewash container as per established procedures.
Use care and caution when working around equipment and moving parts. Follow safety procedures related to the operation of all equipment and movement and storage of buckets and carts.
Report any shortages of linen, equipment malfunctions or other production problems to the Manager immediately.
Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent.
Meet physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, lifting and climbing using proper technique.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.

Experience:

Experience in a laundry facility including working with dryers, small piece folder, blanket folder and patching equipment.

Ability:

Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.