Laundry Services Aide

by Middlesex County

Position Type: Temporary
Location: Strathroy, ON
Date Posted: Jun 30, 2025
Middlesex County

Job Description

About Strathmere Lodge
Strathmere Lodge is a not-for-profit, long-term care home that is owned by Middlesex County. Opened in 2006, this facility sits on a five-acre site on the outskirts of Strathroy. The home provides care to 160 residents in accordance with Ontario legislation and standards established and monitored by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

At Strathmere Lodge, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace.

Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Manager, the Laundry Services Aide is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the cleaning, organization, and distribution of laundry within Strathmere Lodge. Key duties include sorting, washing, drying, folding, and hanging house linens and residents' personal clothing items. The role ensures that adequate linen supplies are maintained according to established quotas and that briefs, slings, and personal clothing are distributed daily to each resident room. The Laundry Services Aide also assists in locating missing articles during the course of the shift.

The hours of work will generally be 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with this position.  The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.  This is a unionized position within our UNIFOR bargaining unit.


Qualifications

  • Minimum completion of Grade 10
  • Previous experience in laundry operations in health care, institutional or hospitality settings
  • Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County
  • Completion of TB testing (a two-step TB test dated within the last 12 months or a one- step TB test dated within the last 12 months will be accepted if a two-step TB test was previously completed)
Additional details and a full job description are available at www.middlesex.ca.

Location
The position is located at 599 Albert Street, Strathroy, Ontario.

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $27.36 per hour plus 13.75% pay in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay
  • Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Ongoing training and development
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025.

We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Strathmere Lodge.

Accommodations
Strathmere Lodge and Middlesex County are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.

Additional Information
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.