Location: qathet General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 5R3
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (5 days, 8 hours)
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
About K-Bro
Founded in 1954, K-Bro is Canada’s leading provider of laundry and linen services, trusted by major healthcare and hospitality organizations across the country. With 13 facilities in Canada and operations in the UK, K-Bro employs over 3,000 people and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: KBL).
The Role
We are hiring a Permanent Full-Time Laundry Attendant to support operations at qathet General Hospital in Powell River. In this role, you will help ensure residents and healthcare staff receive clean, high-quality linens in a safe and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Collect, sort and transport soiled linens to the designated processing areas
- Wash, dry, fold and hang general linens and residents’ personal clothing, taking care to follow handling requirements for each item type
- Count and transfer linens between carts as required
- Label, stage and deliver clean linen carts to the appropriate units based on scheduled needs
- Top up linen supplies on the units and exchange clean carts for soiled ones
- Collect soiled linens from the units on schedule
- Maintain familiarity with cart locations across all serviced units
- Safely manoeuvre laundry carts to and from units
- Load and unload linen carts from the trailer and load soiled tubs for return transport
- Respond promptly and professionally to linen-related requests from healthcare staff
- Answer phone calls from the units and follow up as needed
- Use tablets to track linen usage and complete required documentation accurately
- Keep linen rooms, carts, and work areas clean, organized and safe
- Follow all infection prevention, safety and PPE protocols at all times
Candidate Requirements
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Physically fit and capable of maneuvering large mobile containers
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Flexible with work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
- Courteous, punctual, responsible, and reliable
- Up-to-date immunization (e.g. Hepatitis A & B, MMR, Influenza) (mandatory)
- Clean criminal record (mandatory)
Why Join Us
- Stable, permanent role with competitive pay
- Hands-on training and long-term growth opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive workplace culture with regular company events
- Be part of a team that directly supports healthcare safety and quality
Learn more about us at www.k-brolinen.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.61 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you physically able to maneuver large mobile containers (up to 50 lbs)?
- Are you comfortable with getting regular vaccinations?
- Are you available to work all scheduled shifts as outlined in the job posting?
Language:
Work Location: In person
