If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and protected, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living. In anticipation of opening in June 2026, we are searching for a full-time Laundry Aide to join our new DePaul Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
Life, travel, and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan [include what applies to the position you are posting for]
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About The Opportunity Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on the type of laundry and how soiled the laundry is, and selects the proper formula and cycles used in washing and drying




Operates washing machine using proper washing formulas; loads soiled laundry into the machine, sets dial so wash cycle is appropriate for type of load being washed and unloads clean laundry.
Operates dryer and extractor; loads clean, wet laundry into the machine, sets dials so the laundry is dried or damp-dried appropriately and unloads the machine.
Sorts clean laundry into appropriate baskets or racks; counts linen needed for each area as per linen quota and puts on cart; notes name tags on resident clothing and puts on correct rack.
Picks up soiled laundry and delivers clean laundry to resident areas within the facility using laundry carts.
Checks laundry for tears, holes, missing buttons, etc. and forwards clothing needing repairs to the facility designate.
Sweeps and mops the floors in the laundry area and cleans sorting tables with disinfectant.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Standing for extended periods of time, as required
Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen for extended periods of time
Bending and lifting up to 50 lb
About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
High School diploma or equivalent education
Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
Knowledge of basic garment and linen care
Operation of commercial laundry equipment
First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset
Previous experience working in a retirement living or long-term care facility an asset

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📌 Laundry Aide - DePaul Hall (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Nova Scotia