Enviromental Services Aide (Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide)

Prairie Mountain Health; Souris; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking an Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping/Laundry) in Souris to support laundry and housekeeping tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and timely completion of duties within established schedules.

The incumbent will assist in training staff, manage inventory, and maintain equipment cleanliness while upholding confidentiality and interacting with patients, co-workers, and care teams in a respectful, culturally aware

Qualifications

• Grade 9 education or equivalent; MB Standards apply.
• Demonstrated dexterity and efficient work methods.
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge related to the position and infection control guidelines.
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laundry and housekeeping tasks following policies and infection control guidelines.
• Prioritize duties, complete inspections and inventory within schedules.
• Ensure equipment is clean and operating; perform washing, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Collect and process laundry and linen according to standards; restock supplies.
• Support training and orientation of Environmental Services staff and students.
• Contribute to quality control audits and department procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Dexterity

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Grade 9 education (MB Standards)

Job description

Enviromental Services Aide (Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide)

Requisition ID: 413648

Position Number: ASOhskHSKA-06

City: Souris

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union : MGEU

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Environmental Services or the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Services Aide is responsible for performing the following activities according to related policies and procedures and any government regulations and legislation: assists in all aspects of laundry and housekeeping services in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines; prioritizes and completes all duties, inspections, and inventory responsibilities within established timeframes and schedules; performs all duties in a manner that enhances patient and workplace safety.

Qualifications:

Grade 9 education (MB Standards)

Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered

Demonstrated dexterity, and efficient work methods

Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment

Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position

Demonstrated communication skills

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Overview:

Assists in the training and/or orientation of Environmental Services staff and students.

Assumes responsibility for following departmental procedures to ensure consistency and quality of service is maintained throughout the Environmental Services Departments.

Cleans assigned areas in accordance with current established cleaning schedules and infection control guidelines.

Prioritizes and completes extra cleaning duties within established timeframes and in accordance with current cleaning schedule.

Conducts daily tours of areas of responsibility prior to end of shift, inspecting each area for cleanliness.

Ensures all equipment is clean and operating efficiently.

Performs duties of washing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, polishing, and dusting using appropriate equipment and products.

Cleans bed frames and mattresses as scheduled and required.

Collects waste and washes waste receptacles.

Clean and maintain housekeeping carts including restocking.

Performs duties of collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and transporting linen and clothing.

Cleans and processes laundry and linen in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines.

May be required to make minor repairs to laundry and linen as required.

Distributes laundry and linen as appropriate.

Restocks supplies in all areas, as assigned and required.

Assists with inventory procedures.

Assists/participates in department quality control audits and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.