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Laundry Aide - DePaul Hall

@ Shannex

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Bedford, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

Shannex is hiring a full-time Laundry Aide for its new DePaul Hall Enhanced Care team in Bedford, Nova Scotia, with opening planned for June 2026. The role involves sorting, washing, drying and delivering resident laundry and keeping the laundry area clean. The posting states full-time hours, a benefits package with health, dental, RRSP or pension, and vacation accrual.

Responsibilities:

  • Sort and wash soiled laundry using proper formulas and cycles
  • Operate dryers and extractors and fold or sort clean linens
  • Deliver clean and collect soiled laundry to resident areas
  • Inspect clothing for damage and forward repairs
  • Clean laundry area and sorting tables with disinfectant

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control
  • Knowledge of basic garment and linen care
  • Experience operating commercial laundry equipment
  • First Aid and CPR considered an asset

Tools & skills

dryerextractorlaundry cartdisinfectant

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-17
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid, CPR
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training

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Leading the Way to Better Living

Full company description

Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home

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18,879
People associated on LinkedIn
1,853
Reported office locations
  • 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Shannex Incorporated
Specialties
  • Care at Home
  • Retirement Living
  • and Nursing Home
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersHalifax, Nova Scotia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1988
SpecialtiesCare at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home
Open jobs on Jobsy234
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Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

In anticipation of opening in June 2026, we are searching for a full-time Laundry Aide to join our new DePaul Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
  • Life, travel, and other insurances
  • Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
  • RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan [include what applies to the position you are posting for]
  • Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
  • Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
  • Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

  • Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on the type of laundry and how soiled the laundry is, and selects the proper formula and cycles used in washing and drying
  • Operates washing machine using proper washing formulas; loads soiled laundry into the machine, sets dial so wash cycle is appropriate for type of load being washed and unloads clean laundry.
  • Operates dryer and extractor; loads clean, wet laundry into the machine, sets dials so the laundry is dried or damp-dried appropriately and unloads the machine.
  • Sorts clean laundry into appropriate baskets or racks; counts linen needed for each area as per linen quota and puts on cart; notes name tags on resident clothing and puts on correct rack.
  • Picks up soiled laundry and delivers clean laundry to resident areas within the facility using laundry carts.
  • Checks laundry for tears, holes, missing buttons, etc. and forwards clothing needing repairs to the facility designate.
  • Sweeps and mops the floors in the laundry area and cleans sorting tables with disinfectant.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Standing for extended periods of time, as required
  • Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen for extended periods of time
  • Bending and lifting up to 50 lb

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

  • High School diploma or equivalent education
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
  • Knowledge of basic garment and linen care
  • Operation of commercial laundry equipment
  • First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset
  • Previous experience working in a retirement living or long-term care facility an asset

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