Laundry Worker - Laundry Services at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

21.56

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection Control, WHMIS, Industrial Laundry Operation, Equipment Operation, Linen Processing, French Language

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 222919Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital Department: FMS Laundry YRHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Support PositionPosting Closing Date: 17-Jul-26About the Opportunity To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the department equipment, in accordance with standards, regulations, and department policies; and to ensure the continuous processing of soiled and clean laundry and linen products in the department, so as to provide clean and safe products to be used by the laundry customers, in appropriate quantities; and to carry out the above functions in a professional manner, that achieves the mission, goals, and objectives of the Nova Scotia Health.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required Knowledge of Infection Control procedures Completion of WHMS training Good knowledge of Infection Control guidelines as they pertain to an industrial laundry operation Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Shifts may include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holdiays Compensation and Benefits $20.74 - $21.56 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of laundry equipment to process soiled and clean linen. Provide clean and safe products to laundry customers in accordance with department policies and standards.