Job Description

EVENING LAUNDRY ROUTINE – EXTENDICARE SCARBOROUGH 

POSITION:                                                  Evening  Laundry – Monday to Sunday 

TIME:                                                             1:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. 

BREAK TIME:                                             4:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.   

REPORTING TO:                                     Services Manager or Delegate 

RESPONSIBILITY: 

Evening Laundry Services: To prepare personal clothing for residents. Washing personal clothing will be done every day. Personal clothing carts will be alternated for redistribution between inner wear (socks, underwear, etc....) and outer wear (regular clothing such as pants, shirts, etc....). Nursing will alternate days when they distribute inner or outer wear.  Washing and drying linen for the day shift. Cleaning of the laundry room. Labeling of new personal clothing. 

Time Management: Manage duties according to day-to-day operations. 

1:00p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Evening Laundry Start  

·         Check Wash machines and Dryers at start of shift 

·         Separate all linen appropriately to fill Washing machines.   

·         Check all wash machines and dryers  

·         Fill dryers with washed linen  

·         Empty washers with linen  

·         Prepare to hang/fold personal clothing for distribution 

·         Clean dryer lint traps 

  4:30p.m –    5:00p.m. 

Break 

  5:00pm –   6:00p.m. 

Cart Preparation  

·         Collect carts from hallway  

·         Prepare personal carts for personal clothing’s  

·         Prepare carts 2 West, 2 East, and 1 floor 

·         Continue washing/drying any laundry that is send down 

·         Wash mops and rags for Housekeeping/kitchen (do not put mops in dryer) 

·         Clean dryer lint trap 

 6:00 p.m. –   6:30 p.m. 

Dinner 

 6:30 p.m. –   6:50p.m. 

Cart Preparation  

·         Continue to prepare personal clothing carts 

·         Label any new cloth 

·         Touch up/fill morning carts with any linen that is needed  

·         Continue washing/drying for next shift 

·         Clean dryer lint traps 

6:50p.m. – 7: 00 p.m. 

Shift End Cleaning  

·                     Clean up Laundry Room (mop and wipe down machines) 

·                     Clean dryer lint traps 

·                     Empty garbage  

·                     Bio-out 

Note- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or delegate. 

            Reviewed by Yimaj Hassen  

            Date: April 8, 2026

Time Type:

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.