Housekeeping Aide

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Housekeeping Aide at Portage Regional Health Centre in Portage la Prairie. This in-person role is 0.60 FTE with 7.75 daily hours, including days, evenings and weekends. You will keep areas clean, sanitary and safe, performing routine housekeeping and managing priorities with initiative.

Qualifications include Grade 10, ability to handle chemicals, basic computer skills, and strong teamwork. Bilingual abilities and a valid Class 5 license are valued assets.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals following directions and facility procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships.
• Problem solving within housekeeping responsibilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and procedures.
• Respect for cultural diversity in the region.
• Bilingual proficiency in both official languages for designated roles.
• Respect confidentiality in all formats.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license with vehicle and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe and orderly manner.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks across facility areas with general cleaning as primary duty.
• Exercise initiative and determine work priorities and methods.
• Work in accordance with mission, vision, values and policies.

Skills

Verbal comprehension

Written English

Chemicals handling

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Flexibility

Cultural diversity respect

Bilingual (official languages)

Confidentiality

Attendance

Class 5 driver's license

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

Requisition ID: 410276
Position Number: 111-71145-H263- 17
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-centred 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.