Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping Aide / Laundry Aide)

Prairie Mountain Health; Boissevain; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manitoba is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to perform essential laundry and housekeeping tasks. The role involves ensuring safety and infection control standards while maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to confidentiality and cultural diversity. This is a full-time entry-level position with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated dexterity and efficient work methods.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality and cultural diversity.

Responsibilities

• Performing laundry and housekeeping tasks according to policies.
• Training and orienting new staff and students.
• Conducting inspections for cleanliness and equipment functionality.

Skills

Dexterity

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Grade 9 Education

Job description

Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping Aide / Laundry Aide)

Be among the first 25 applicants two months ago.

This role considers other combinations of suitable education and experience.

Qualifications:

• Grade 9 education (MB Standards) or equivalent experience and skills.
• Demonstrated dexterity and efficient work methods.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge and competence in skills and concepts related to the position.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality and cultural diversity.
• Ability to perform duties regularly and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, clients, and within interdisciplinary teams.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Manager or Supervisor, the Environmental Services Aide performs laundry and housekeeping tasks according to policies, procedures, and regulations, ensuring safety and infection control standards are met.

Responsibilities include:

• Training and orienting new staff and students.
• Ensuring consistency and quality of service across the department.
• Cleaning assigned areas per schedules and infection control guidelines.
• Performing extra cleaning duties as needed.
• Conducting inspections for cleanliness and equipment functionality.
• Performing cleaning tasks: washing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, polishing, dusting.
• Cleaning beds, mattresses, waste receptacles, and maintaining housekeeping carts.
• Handling laundry: collecting, washing, drying, folding, transporting, and minor repairs.
• Restocking supplies, assisting with inventory, and participating in quality audits.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care