Housekeeping Aide- Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud in Portage la Prairie is seeking a Housekeeping Aide for the Portage Regional Health Centre to uphold cleanliness, safety, and order across patient areas. The incumbent exercises initiative to set priorities and methods while following policies.

The role requires flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends, with potential travel to regional facilities. It emphasizes English proficiency, basic computer use, and respectful interaction within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Must meet Manitoba Grade 10 education standard.
• Fluency in English; bilingual in French preferred.
• Experience in industrial/commercial housekeeping.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas with high cleanliness and safety.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks throughout the facility.
• Determine work priorities and methods with initiative.
• Travel to other regional facilities if required.

Skills

English proficiency

Chemical handling

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/French

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other - a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

• Requisition ID: 410556
• Position Number: 111-1-71145-H263-R1
• Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
• Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
• Site: Portage Regional Health Centre
• Union: CUPE
• Department/Unit: Environmental Services
• Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre
• City: Portage la Prairie
• Hiring Status: Permanent
• FTE: 0.80
• Employment arrangement: In Person
• Daily hours worked: 7.75
• Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends
• Annual base hours: 2015
• Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

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 that the highest degree of cleanliness. The incumbent also performs routine housekeeping tasks in all areas of the facility with the primary duties being general cleaning.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Previous experience in industrial and/or commercial housekeeping.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated verbal comprehension and written command of the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to handle chemicals and cleaning supplies as per Manufacturer’s directions and facility procedures.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve within the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to a changing environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities if required by the duties of the position.

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 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.

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.

Salary: $20.35