Housekeeping Attendant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Attendant to join their team. This role involves performing essential cleaning functions across the hospital campus while adhering to safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community in a supportive and diverse workplace. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform various cleaning functions/services throughout the Hospital campus.
• Understand and follow WHMIS guidelines.

Skills

English language proficiency

Independence

Interpersonal communication

Stress adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Housekeeping Attendant is responsible for performing various cleaning functions/services throughout the Hospital campus; understanding and following Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) guidelines; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 10.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact well with others.
• Good interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, lift and reach continuously throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs./12 kgs.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

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

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

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