Sun Parlor Home, a respected long-term care facility in Leamington, Ontario, is seeking a compassionate and reliable Laundry Aide for a temporary part-time position. This vital support role is key to ensuring our residents have clean, fresh linens and clothing, contributing directly to their comfort, dignity, and well-being. If you are physically capable, detail-oriented, and seeking a role where your work makes a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply for this temporary opportunity.
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Company Overview
For over a century, Sun Parlor Home has been a cornerstone of care in Essex County, dedicated to providing supportive, resident-focused long-term care. As a not-for-profit, municipally owned home with 206 beds, our mission is to serve our community by promoting quality of life for our residents. We are located in the charming town of Leamington, Ontario, which offers an excellent quality of life on the shores of Lake Erie. We are committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is valued.
Key Responsibilities
As a Laundry Aide, you will provide an essential service that supports our home’s daily operations and resident care. Your primary duties will include:
- Picking up, sorting, and processing soiled linen and resident clothing according to established schedules and fabric care requirements.
- Loading and unloading commercial washers and dryers, ensuring proper operation and timing for different types of laundry loads.
- Folding, ironing, and neatly placing clean articles on shelves or loading them onto carts for distribution to resident areas.
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized laundry work area, including routine tasks like removing lint from dryer filters.
- Performing other related duties as assigned by the Manager of Building Services or other management staff.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following:
- A Secondary School Diploma is required.
- Previous experience in a housekeeping or laundry role, preferably in a healthcare, hospitality, or institutional setting.
- Must be fluent in both oral and written English to understand instructions and communicate effectively.
- The physical capability to perform demanding tasks, including frequent standing, bending, lifting, and moving heavy laundry carts.
- Flexibility and availability to work all assigned shifts, which will include every other weekend and potentially midnight shifts.
- A reliable, caring, and team-oriented attitude.
 Benefits and Perks
This temporary part-time position offers:
- A competitive hourly wage of $26.33.
- The opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization with over 100 years of community service.
- Work in the charming and affordable community of Leamington, Ontario.
- An inclusive work environment that embraces diversity and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application online through the Career Opportunities section of the County of Essex website at www.countyofessex.ca.
Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The County of Essex is committed to accommodation and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countyofessex.ca confidentially.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of this employment opportunity.
