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JOIN THE NORTHWOOD TEAM!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for a Part Time Term (4 Months) Washperson to join our Halifax team!

Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Services the Washperson performs laundry duties while helping to support and provide a safe working environment.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in the Laundry field considered an asset.
- Previous experience working in a Long Term care or Acute Care environment considered an asset.
- Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and follow through on specific instructions.
- Previous laundry experience preferred.
- Must be responsible, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be in good health
- Must be versatile and able to work all shifts (days, evenings & nights). These would include 8hr, 10hr or 12hr shifts.
- Ability to lift, pull, push and move carts, equipment and heavy materials on a regular basis.
- Must be able to read, write, comprehend and follow through, on instructions
- Able to perform washperson duties if required.
- Ability to work independently
- Must be able to maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood corporate standard.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Environmental Services, the Washperson

- Presses residents’ personal clothing, table cloths and skirts, and napkins
- Washes, dries, and irons clothes
- Ensures equipment is clean and safe
- Picks up, sorts, washes, dries, hangs,



and delivers clean linen/laundry.
- Operates washers and dryers adhering to established formulas and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Cleans and maintains washing and drying equipment for use in linen/laundry including the linen and laundry rooms.
- Maintains cleanliness, orderliness, and general repair of equipment and work area.
- Maintains list of homes laundry weights on a daily basis.
- Receives goods from suppliers, checks orders and puts away in proper location, and rotates inventory as new stock is received.
- Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas.
- Follows safe work practices for chemical use including proper labelling, storage, and use
- Performs other related duties as required

Hours of Work: 32 hours bi-weekly (8 hour shifts) - Evenings

If you are interested in this position, please click APPLY!

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $18.47-$18.77 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Application question(s):

- Do you require PR assistance?

Education:

- Secondary School (required)

Experience:

- Laundry: 2 years (preferred)
- Long Term Care Facility : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Washperson - 4 Month Term Part-Time 32 Hours Bi-Weekly Evenings - Halifax Campus (North End)
🏢 Northwoodcare
📍 North End