Housekeeping Aide

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Brandon; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health in Brandon, Manitoba is seeking a Housekeeping Aide in the Environmental Services department for evening shifts (7.75 hours/day). The role supports infection control guidelines and maintains safe patient areas at Brandon Regional Health Centre.

Under supervision, you will perform cleaning, waste handling, restocking, and inspections, ensuring a clean and safe workplace. Strong organizational skills and reliability are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 9 (Manitoba Standards) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated dexterity and efficient work methods.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Respect for a culturally diverse population and infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of housekeeping services according to policies and infection control guidelines.
• Clean assigned areas following schedules and safety protocols.
• Perform washing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, polishing, and dusting with proper equipment.
• Restock supplies and maintain housekeeping carts and inventory.
• Conduct daily area inspections and ensure equipment is clean and functioning.

Skills

Dexterity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Independent judgment

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Grade 9 (Manitoba Standards)

Experience considered

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Requisition ID: 413753

Position Number: 1BHChskHSKA-77

City: Brandon

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Brandon Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Environmental Services

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: 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
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

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.
• 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.

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.

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