Job Overview

As part of Concordia Wellness Projects Inc. (CWPI), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of seniors in our community, Bergen Gardens offers a warm, supportive environment where residents and team members feel a true sense of family and belonging. Our state-of-the-art retirement residence includes 149 Assisted Living suites as well as 48 private health-care suites within four intimate Memory Care Cottages, each home to 12 residents. Our specially trained team provides compassionate, person-directed care.

At Bergen

Gardens, every team member plays an important role in the residents’ physical, mental and spiritual wellness—from providing care, preparing and serving home-cooked meals, cleaning suites, supporting laundry services, maintaining our building and grounds, leading engaging activities and opportunities to socialize, welcoming residents and visitors, or assisting with office operations, our team works together to create a safe, comfortable and fulfilling place to call home. We value people who take the time to know our residents, build genuine relationships, and take pride in making a difference. In return, we offer competitive wages, a collaborative workplace, and the opportunity to do meaningful work every day

Duties

- Organize and complete daily laundry assignments according to established schedules, priorities, policies, procedures, and the needs of elders and departments.
- Collect, transport, process, and deliver personal clothing, linens, towels, and departmental laundry from Memory Care Cottages, Assisted Living, and other assigned areas, responding to urgent needs as required.
- Handle elders’ personal clothing and belongings with dignity, privacy, care, and respect, recognizing their importance to comfort, identity,



and well-being.
- Check, label, sort, wash, dry, fold, and prepare laundry for return according to care instructions, established procedures, and infection prevention and control standards.
- Maintain separation between soiled and clean laundry throughout collection, processing, storage, transportation, and delivery to prevent cross-contamination.
- Ensure laundry is accurately organized and returned to the appropriate elder, room, suite, cottage, or department. Identify and report missing, damaged, or incorrectly labelled items and complete minor mending, ironing, or stain treatment as assigned and trained.
- Communicate and coordinate with housekeeping teams, other departments, and Managers to address laundry needs, resolve concerns, and maintain adequate supplies and linen inventory.
- Safely operate laundry equipment and use chemicals and supplies according to established procedures. Maintain clean, organized, and safe laundry areas, carts, storage spaces, and equipment, reporting hazards, malfunctions, damage, and maintenance needs promptly.
- Monitor laundry chemicals, supplies, and linen inventory, communicating replenishment needs before supplies become critically low and using resources responsibly to minimize waste and control costs.
- Work collaboratively as part of the housekeeping team to support a clean, safe, comfortable, and home-like environment for elders.




- Attend departmental huddles, meetings, training, and education sessions as required and apply relevant information to daily responsibilities.
- Perform other duties and functions related to this , provided they do not exceed the stated skills, training, and capabilities of this position.

Qualifications

- Previous laundry, commercial laundry, housekeeping, or custodial experience is an asset but not required.
- Previous experience working with seniors is an asset
- Ability to work independently, organize daily tasks, manage time effectively, and complete assigned work with minimal supervision as well as in collaboration with the team.
- Friendly, compassionate, and approachable personality with strong attention to detail
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, proper laundry procedures, infection prevention and control, and safe handling of soiled laundry.
- Ability to follow instructions, established procedures, and clothing care requirements.
- Flexiblitly to work weekdays and weekends
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and professional work environment.
- Must be able to work on your feet, walk around the building and lift full laundry bags multiple times a day.
- Grade 12 or equivalent

What We Offer

- A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of seniors.
- A welcoming and supportive team environment.
- A wide-ranging position where no two days are exactly the same.
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and the community.

If you are outgoing, dependable, organized, and enjoy creating a positive experience for seniors, we would love to hear from you!

Work Location: In person

📌 Laundry Assistant (Winnipeg)
🏢 Bergen Gardens
📍 Winnipeg