Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping Aide / Laundry Aide)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Baldur; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking an Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping Aide / Laundry Aide) to support patient care by maintaining clean, safe, and orderly environments in accordance with infection control guidelines. This 0.80 FTE, days shift role involves laundry and housekeeping tasks under supervision.

The successful candidate will have Grade 9 education, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic health care

Qualifications

• Demonstrated dexterity and efficient work methods.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laundry and housekeeping services following policies and infection control guidelines.
• Perform cleaning duties (washing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, dusting) per schedules.
• Restock supplies and maintain housekeeping carts and linen processes.
• Collect and process laundry and linen according to standards and procedures.
• Conduct daily area inspections for cleanliness before shift end.
• Support inventory procedures and participate in quality control audits.

Skills

Dexterity

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Grade 9 education (MB Standards)

Job description

Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping Aide / Laundry Aide)

Requisition ID: 413701

Position Number: ABAldryLA-01

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

This INDEFINITE TERM may expire subject to 24 hours notice of return of the current incumbent

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.