Housekeeping Aide

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud, Portage Regional Health Centre, seeks a Housekeeping Aide to maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned areas. Reporting to the Manager, you’ll perform routine housekeeping tasks and determine work priorities with initiative. Must have Grade 10, English proficiency, and basic computer skills.

Roles involve in-person shifts including days, evenings and weekends. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team is required, along with flexibility to adapt

Qualifications

• Must have English language comprehension and writing ability.
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals per directions.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships.
• Problem-solving and adaptability in changing environments.
• Respect for cultural diversity; bilingual suitability.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a vehicle with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe and orderly manner.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks across the facility with priority on general cleaning.
• Exercise initiative and determine work priorities and methods.
• Work in a manner aligned with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies and mission.

Skills

English proficiency

Chemical safety

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Cultural diversity

Bilingual

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Requisition ID: 410274

Position Number: 111-71145-H263- 18

Posting End Date: September 08, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Portage Regional Health Centre

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Environmental Services

Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre

City: Portage la Prairie

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.60

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: 09/18/2026

Salary: $20.35

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other - a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager - Environmental Services, the Housekeeping Aide maintains assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe and orderly manner to ensure that the highest degree of cleanliness. The incumbent also performs routine housekeeping tasks in all areas of the facility with the primary duties being general cleaning.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Previous experience in industrial and/or commercial housekeeping.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 10 education (Manitoba standard).
• Other suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated verbal comprehension and written command of the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to handle chemicals and cleaning supplies as per Manufacturer’s directions and facility procedures.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve within the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to a changing environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities if required by the duties of the position.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud's FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.