Housekeeping Unit Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Winnipeg seeks a Housekeeping Unit Support Worker to maintain cleanliness across hospital facilities. This casual role involves following safety protocols, performing cleaning tasks, and functioning well under minimal supervision. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information in a health care environment.

Qualifications

• Grade X education required.
• Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stress effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform various cleaning functions/services throughout the hospital.
• Understand and follow WHMIS guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to interact well with others

Good interpersonal communication skills

Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations

Ability to retain confidential information

Education

Grade X

Job description

Anticipated Start Date : To be determined

FTE : Casual

Daily Hours Worked : 7.75

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 SUPERVISOR, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values, and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface General Hospital, the HOUSEKEEPING UNIT SUPPORT WORKER, is responsible for : performing various cleaning functions / services throughout the Hospital and annexes; 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 X.

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.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, lift and reach continuously throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs / 11 kgs.

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, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. Effective April 1, 2024, Golden West Centennial Lodge will also be part of the WRHA legal entity.

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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.