Relief Custodian

Government of Northwest Territories; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Fort Liard is seeking a dedicated individual to maintain the cleanliness of its facilities, ensuring a safe and tidy environment for clients. Applicants should possess knowledge of infection control practices and safe cleaning methodologies, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This role involves working independently and maintaining building systems familiarity.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Health Center building and its systems.
• Experience in building maintenance.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of the Fort Liard NTHSSA facilities.
• Provide a safe, clean, and tidy environment for clients/patients.

Skills

Knowledge of infection control in health care settings

Knowledge of accepted safe cleaning practices

WHMIS Training

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking skills

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Liard

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

This position is located at the NTHSSA Health Center, in Fort Liard. The incumbent reports to the Facilities Manager situated at the Fort Simpson Health Centre. This position is responsible for the cleanliness of the Fort Liard NTHSSA facilities to ensure that clients/patients have a safe, clean and tidy environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of infection control in health care settings
• Knowledge of accepted safe cleaning practices and methodologies
• Knowledge of associated equipment, supplies and Universal Precautions
• WHMIS Training
• Must have good communication, organizational, interpersonal and multitasking skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The responsibilities of this position require familiarity with the Health Center building and it's systems (electrical, water, sewage, heating, etc.) Related experience in building maintenance and orientation. Training normally obtained through a combination of course work and work experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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