
Laundry Sorter/Washer (Talent Pool)
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-partiel
Site: Toronto General Hospital/ Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Linen & Laundry
Reports to: Supervisor
Wage range: $26.70 - $27.49 per hour (Start rate: $26.70 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements).
Status: Casual Shifts: Various as requiredThe Laundry Sorter/ Washer performs general and specific duties in accordance with Linen & Laundry Department standards of practice, policies and procedures.Duties
- Unloading carts of clean linen; loading carts of soiled linen onto the trailers.
- Delivering carts of clean linen to patient units/clinics, loading bags of soiled linen onto carts and transporting carts for return to service provider for laundering.
- Counting previous days unused linen and adjusting the linen orders in accordance with par levels.
- Stocking any special linen requests.
- Washing, drying and folding scrubs, curtains, slings and other washable items in industrial washers and dryers.
- Restock the Scrubex dispensing machines with clean scrubs and remove scrubs for laundering.
- TG Only - transporting carts will require successful completion of a tow motor training course and licensing which is provided by UHN.
- TW Only -restock the alEx linen dispensing machines with clean linens (i.e., sheets, towels) on the patient care units and Emergency Department.
- Following all Infection Prevention and Control procedures including hand washing and isolation procedures.
- Wearing gloves, isolation gowns, masks (surgical and N95), eye protection, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while carrying out duties as required.
- Cleaning and disinfecting equipment with bleach and other cleaning chemicals in accordance with training and procedures while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required.
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.
- At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent required.
- Ability to successfully complete tow motor training program and obtain license to safely transport linen carts (Toronto General only).
- Less than 3 months practical and related experience and/or less than 1 month on the job training required.
- Ability to be on feet (standing and walking) for long periods of time required.
- Ability to push/pull carts weighing up to 23kgs required.
- Simple mathematical calculations (adding & subtracting) skills required.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
- Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: pushing, pulling & maneuver heavy (up to 23kgs) linen cart safely, driving a tow motor.
- May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)