Aide – Environmental Services / Housekeeping

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health authority in Sioux Lookout is seeking a dedicated Aide for Environmental Services. Responsibilities include daily cleaning of various areas and participation in training new staff. The role requires communication skills, the ability to work independently, and physical stamina. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary and several benefits including a pension plan and professional development.

Benefits

Pension plan

Fitness reimbursement program

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Preference for persons of First Nations ancestry.
• Communication skills acceptable to the employer.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of client rooms and public areas.
• Participate in the training of new staff.
• Monitor quality improvement projects.

Skills

Ability to communicate in First Nations dialects

Written and oral communication skills

Experience in housekeeping

Ability to work on your feet all day

Ability to lift 20 lbs

Independent and self-motivated worker

Job description

Internal/External Posting

Position Type: Full-time

Posting Type: Existing position

Location: Sioux Lookout

Salary Range: $43,304 – $58,166 per annum.

Hours of Work: This position requires availability to work scheduled shifts during weekdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Reference Number: AIDEE001356

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Aide—Environmental Services is responsible for keeping the Hostel and administration offices clean.

Qualifications

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Written and oral communication skills acceptable to the employer that meet the requirements of the role of Aide – Environmental Services
• Experience in housekeeping is an asset
• Ability to work on your feet all day
• Ability to work various shifts
• Ability to lift 20 lbs
• Must be an independent and self-motivated worker

Roles and Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of client rooms, residents, public, and office areas following job routines
• Weekly, monthly, yearly cleaning routines (include regular checks, including needle boxes and soap dispensers)
• Request supplies or pick up supplies as needed
• Education component throughout the year includes Health and Safety, Hostel/department policy/procedures and workshop
• Participate in the training of new staff
• Fill out a maintenance requisition or call maintenance with concerns and equipment breakdowns
• Participate in and monitor quality improvement projects and audits
• Be available for call-in lists as needed
• To be flexible in the job routine and be challenged by new requests and ongoing changes to the job as delegated by the Manager or other departments as needed
• Responsible for taking reasonable care to protect the Health and Safety of yourself and others, by practicing and promoting safe work habits, by using personal protective equipment and reporting unsafe acts or conditions to your manager
• Any other duties assigned

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance

How to Apply

Apply online at https://slfnha.com/careers/job-listing/

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.

Closing Date

Open to Filled. No resumes received after this time will be accepted.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com