Housekeeping Aide

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Aide (0.40 FTE) to support Environmental Services. Duties include cleaning, waste handling, inventory, and adherence to infection control guidelines, with days and evenings shifts and 7.75 hours per day.

Experience in housekeeping and strong organizational skills are valued. Applicants already employed internally may be considered first. A criminal records check is required.

Qualifications

• Dexterity
• Efficient work methods
• Organizational skills
• Independent work
• Oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in training Environmental Services staff and students.
• Follow departmental procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Clean assigned areas according to schedules and infection control guidelines.
• Prioritize and complete extra cleaning duties within timeframes.
• Conduct daily tours of areas to inspect cleanliness.
• Ensure equipment is clean and operating.
• Perform washing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, polishing, and dusting.
• Clean bed frames and mattresses as scheduled.
• Collect waste and wash waste receptacles.
• Maintain housekeeping carts and restock supplies.
• Assist with inventory procedures.
• Assist in department quality control audits.
• Perform sundry duties as assigned.

Education

Grade 9 (Manitoba Standards)

Job description

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Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.40

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

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 Housekeeping 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 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 (Manitoba Standards)
• Other combination of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated dexterity, and efficient work methods
• Demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

  Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Restocks supplies in all areas, as assigned and required.
  • Assists with inventory procedures.
  • Assists/participate in department quality control audits and procedures.
  • Sundry 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.