Laundry Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-care authority in Manitoba seeks a permanent in-person staff member focused on laundry operations. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 10 education, strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. A valid driver's license and health compliance checks are mandatory. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve a culturally diverse community and to be part of a team dedicated to quality health care.

Responsibilities

• Handle laundry chemicals and cleaning supplies as per directions.
• Meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Travel to other regional facilities as required.

Skills

Verbal comprehension and written command of English

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Basic computer skills

Ability to work independently and with others

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

Problem-solving capability

Flexibility in changing environment

Respect for cultural diversity

Ability to respect confidentiality

Good work and attendance record

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Education

Completed Grade 10 education (Manitoba Standard)

Other combination of education and experience

Job description

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Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.5

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 1007

Anticipated Start Date: 11/30/2025

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.

Position Overview

Experience

• Previous working experience in industrial or commercial laundry.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completed Grade 10 education (Manitoba Standard).
• Other 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 follow written and oral instructions and to handle laundry chemicals and cleaning supplies as per Manufacturer’s directions.
• 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 culturally 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.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

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.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

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.