Laundry SorterWasher

Union: CUPE
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Linen & Laundry
Reports to: Supervisor
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week (Must be available to work a minimum of three (3) calendar days per week (weekdays) including days evenings and nights. 
Wage range: $26.70 - $27.49 per hour (Start rate is non-negotiable)
Shifts: Fri/Sat/Stat Holiday 23:00 - 07:00 
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Date Refreshed: November 21 2025
Closing Date: November 28 2025


Position Summary

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.

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent required.
• Ability to successfully complete tow motor training program and obtain license to safely transport linen carts (Toronto General only).
• Less than 3 months practical and related experience and/or less than 1 month on the job training required.
• Ability to be on feet (standing and walking) for long periods of time required.
• Ability to push/pull carts weighing up to 23kgs required.
• Simple mathematical calculations (adding & subtracting) skills required.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: pushing pulling & maneuver heavy (up to 23kgs) linen cart safely driving a tow motor.
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN 

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time