Housekeeping Aide - Repost

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain cleanliness and safety in healthcare environments. The role involves cleaning, moving furniture, and assisting with patient services. Candidates should have Grade 10 education and preferably some experience in a healthcare setting. This position requires physical ability to lift and move equipment safely. Opportunities for candidates with disabilities are also provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• Previous experience operating housekeeping equipment and products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of activities for the efficient maintenance of a clean, safe environment.
• Assist in the movement of assets, furniture, and room setup for events.
• Assist with the provision of tray service to patients and residents.

Skills

Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written format

Ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner

Ability to lift and move furniture when required

Ability to listen and comprehend effectively

Ability to organize workload and set priorities

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work safely without injury

Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Support Services or designate and reporting to the Support Services Supervisor, the Housekeeping Aide is responsible for performing a variety of activities which contribute to the efficient maintenance of a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment according to established housekeeping practices and established infection control standards. Other responsibilities include assisting in the movement of assets, equipment, furniture and room set up for events, and assisting with the provision of tray service to patients and residents.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• Previous experience operating housekeeping equipment and products preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 10 education.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written format.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to lift and move furniture when required.
• Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family, members and coworkers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds utilizing appropriate lifting techniques.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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