Housekeeping Aide

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Steinbach; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba seeks a Housekeeping Aide responsible for maintaining cleanliness and ensuring sanitary conditions throughout the facility. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 10 education, experience in commercial housekeeping, and skills in handling cleaning processes. Proficiency in English is mandatory, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining confidentiality is essential. The role also requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license and may involve evening or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to maintain cleanliness in various environments.
• Capability to handle unusual situations and prioritize tasks.
• Respect for confidentiality of various formats.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks throughout the facility.
• Work under the direction of the manager while adhering to facility policies.

Skills

Verbal and written English proficiency

Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals

Basic computer skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to adapt to changing environments

Respect for cultural diversity

Problem-solving ability

Education

Minimum Grade 10 education

Job description

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 the highest degree of cleanliness. The incumbent also performs routine housekeeping tasks throughout the facility, with a primary focus on general cleaning.

The role requires independent judgment in prioritising work and handling unusual situations, while consistently aligning with the mission, vision and values of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Experience

• Previous experience in industrial and/or commercial housekeeping.

Education

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

Certification / Licensure

• Not Applicable.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated verbal and written English proficiency.
• Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals and cleaning supplies per manufacturer and facility procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Problem‑solving ability within role responsibilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and to modify techniques and procedures.
• Respect for and promotion of cultural diversity; appreciation of a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency in both official languages required for bilingual positions.
• Respect for confidentiality of paper, electronic and other formats.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1 000 000.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities.

Additional Information

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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 a 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.

Please include three work‑related references from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

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.