Housekeeping Aide 1

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg seeks a dedicated Housekeeping Attendant to perform cleaning across patient care units, residences, cafeterias, offices, laboratories and corridors under supervision. Duties include maintaining clean and safe environments and following Housekeeping procedures.

Qualifications emphasize the ability to read and speak English, with preference for applicants who speak an Indigenous language and have prior housekeeping experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and speak English effectively.
• Preference given to applicants competent in an Indigenous language.
• Previous related housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning in patient care units, residences, cafeterias, offices, laboratories and corridors.
• Keep entrances free of litter, ice and snow; assist with flood cleanup and post-construction cleanup.
• Use equipment and products per Housekeeping procedures and safety rules.
• Report unsafe practices and maintenance needs to supervisor; follow PPE guidelines.

Skills

Reading English

Indigenous language

Education

Housekeeping training provided

Job description

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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.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

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.

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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.

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.

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