Housekeeping Aide 1

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking applicants for a position that supports community health. Candidates should be capable of physical tasks such as walking, bending, and lifting, and competency in an Indigenous language is preferred. Applicants must also demonstrate effective English communication skills. A security check and adherence to safety procedures are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Preference for applicants competent in an Indigenous language.
• Must be able to read and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

• The position involves walking, bending, stretching, and lifting/carrying moderately heavy weights.
• Adherence to safety procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

Skills

Indigenous language competency

Effective English communication

Job description

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

Position Overview

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 applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledgeable 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/moderately heavy weights.
• Exposed to chemical substances, moisture, odour, noise, vibration, dust, grime, and interruptions.
• May be exposed to inadequate lighting, ventilation, radiation, infectious diseases, smoke, battery acid, and temperature extremes.
• Adherence to safety procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to prevent injury.
• Contact with patients, visitors, and staff is expected.

We have a unique ability to work together to improve healthcare. If you want to make a difference and support the health of your community, please apply today.

Interested candidates should click the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume, and copies of licenses/certifications.

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 obtained within six (6) months prior to employment start date.

Please note that an employee cannot hold two or more positions in Shared Health that total more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants; 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.