Housekeeping Aide 1

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg is seeking a Housekeeping CAM 5 position at Health Sciences Centre. You will perform cleaning tasks across patient care units, residences, cafeterias, offices, laboratories and corridors in an in-person, evening/weekend schedule.

Minimum Grade 10 education is required, with on-the-job training provided. English reading/speaking ability is essential; Indigenous language knowledge is preferred. Physical duties include lifting and exposure to typical cleaning environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Must be able to read and speak English effectively.
• Preference given to applicants with Indigenous language knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in patient care units, residences, cafeterias, offices, laboratories, and corridors.
• Keep entrances free of litter, ice and snow; assist with flood cleanup when needed.
• Follow safety procedures and use equipment and products as directed.
• Report unsafe practices or maintenance needs to Supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Indigenous language knowledge

Education

Grade 10 education (Manitoba standards)

On-the-job training provided

Job description

Requisition ID: 413088

Position Number: 20075891

Posting End Date: October 28, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Housekeeping CAM 5

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 11/20/2026

FTE: 0.40

Anticipated Shift: Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $20.852 , $21.449 , $22.062 , $22.692 , $23.342

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)

• Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
• 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.

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.

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.