Housekeeping Aide 1

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking dedicated cleaning personnel to ensure cleanliness and safety in healthcare settings. The role involves various responsibilities including maintaining patient care units, offices, and cafeterias. Candidates should be familiar with safety protocols and ideally have knowledge of Indigenous languages and cultures.

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with experience in cleaning services.
• Must be able to read and speak English effectively.
• Competency in Indigenous language valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning activities in various healthcare areas including patient units and laboratories.
• Maintain proper use of equipment and adherence to safety regulations.
• Report all unsafe practices and maintenance needs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Knowledge of safety protocols

Indigenous language proficiency

Education

On-the-job training

Job description

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Supervisor and following a written assignment, the incumbent is responsible for a variety of cleaning activities. Areas of assignment may include: patient care units, residences, cafeterias, offices, laboratories, locker room areas and corridors.

Duties/responsibilities may also include keeping entrances free of litter, ice and snow, and assisting with flood cleanup and post-construction cleanup.
Uses all equipment and products in accordance with Housekeeping procedures, and adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.

Reports to the Supervisor and/or Customer Representative all unsafe practices, maintenance repairs required to buildings or building systems, deficiencies in housekeeping project service, and changes in occupancy and utilization of assigned work areas which may require increased or decreased levels of Housekeeping services.

Ensures proper use and knowledge of all equipment and products in accordance with Housekeeping procedures.

Experience

• Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Classroom and on-the-job training provided by Housekeeping.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must be able to read and speak English effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves walking, bending, stretching, and lifting/carrying/moving moderately heavy weights.
• Exposed to chemical substances, moisture, odour, noise, vibration, dust grime and interruptions.
• May be exposed to inadequate lighting, inadequate ventilation, radiation, infectious diseases, smoke, battery acid and temperature extremes.
• Usual safety procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be taken to avoid work injury.
• Has contact with patients, visitors and staff.

Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

About the company

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is the governing body for healthcare regulation for the City of Winnipeg, the northern community of Churchill, and the Rural Municipalities of East and West St.

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