Service Worker 1 - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health is seeking an in-person housekeeping and food service team member at Selkirk Mental Health Centre. The role supports patient care through cleaning, food handling, and safe operation of equipment.

The position requires strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks. Applicants should have experience in healthcare-related cleaning and food service, plus a valid attendance record and willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize daily work/competing deadlines.
• Ability to work safely with equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work on own and within a team.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of food preparation and equipment.
• Willing to work with patients at SMHC.
• Satisfactory attendance record.
• May update building inventory.
• May relieve for the cook.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily tasks and meet deadlines.
• Maintain safety while operating cleaning equipment.
• Work independently and in teams as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Apply cleaning practices and proper equipment handling.
• Assist with food preparation and related equipment as needed.
• Engage with patients at SMHC.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Update inventory records when needed.
• Provide cover for cooks as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Cleaning knowledge

Food prep knowledge

Patient interaction

Attendance

Inventory awareness

Relief cook support

Duties as assigned

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: SH Support Service Tyndall Team SMHC

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: December 7, 2026

FTE: 0.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• Experience working in housekeeping and food service in a healthcare or directly related environment is an asset.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience in a housekeeping/cleaning environment.
• Experience in a food handling environment (knowledge of food preparation and safety).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid Class 5 Manitoba driver's license is desired.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to prioritize daily work/competing deadlines.
• Ability to work safely (safe operation of equipment).
• Demonstrated ability to work on own and within in a team is essential.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of cleaning practices and equipment is essential.
• Knowledge of food preparation and equipment is essential.
• Must be willing and able to work with patients at SMHC.
• Satisfactory attendance record will be a factor.
• May be required to add/update building inventory.
• May be required to relieve for the cook.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to do heavy lifting or carrying, work on feet for eight (8) hour shifts, work at heights and/or in varying environmental conditions (inside, outside, high humidity) and work varying shifts and weekends includingstatutory holidays.
• Ability to work in plating assembly at a constant, average pace.
• Physically capable of manual labour (heavy and intensive at times).

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.