Union: CUPE
Number of vacancies: Multiple
Site: Toronto General Hospital/ Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Linen & Laundry
Reports to: Supervisor
Work Model: In-Office
Hours: Variable as required
Wage range: $26.70 - $27.49 per hour (Start rate non negotiable).
Shifts: Various as required
Status: Casual
The 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.