Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping Aide / Laundry Aide)

Pmh Mb; Virden (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Environmental Services Aide, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and safety in a healthcare environment. This part-time position involves assisting with laundry and housekeeping services, ensuring adherence to infection control guidelines, and contributing to a positive atmosphere for patients and staff alike. As part of a supportive team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of others. If you are organized, flexible, and committed to quality service, this role offers a rewarding experience in a caring community.

Qualifications

• Grade 9 education required; other combinations of education may be considered.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laundry and housekeeping services following established standards.
• Conduct inspections for cleanliness and maintain equipment efficiency.
• Participate in departmental quality control audits and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Dexterity

Education

Grade 9 education

Other suitable education and experience

Job description

Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping Aide / Laundry Aide)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Grade 9 education (MB Standards)
2. Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
3. Demonstrated dexterity, and efficient work methods
4. Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
5. Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
6. Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
7. Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
8. Demonstrated communication skills
9. Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
10. Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
11. Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
12. Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager, Environmental Services or the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Services Aide is responsible for performing the following activities according to related policies and procedures and any government regulations and legislation: assists in all aspects of laundry and housekeeping services in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines; prioritizes and completes all duties, inspections, and inventory responsibilities within established timeframes and schedules; performs all duties in a manner that enhances patient and workplace safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in the training and/or orientation of Environmental Services staff and students.
2. Assumes responsibility for following departmental procedures to ensure consistency and quality of service is maintained throughout the Environmental Services Departments.
3. Cleans assigned areas in accordance with current established cleaning schedules and infection control guidelines.
4. Prioritizes and completes extra cleaning duties within established timeframes and in accordance with current cleaning schedule.
5. Conducts daily tours of areas of responsibility prior to end of shift, inspecting each area for cleanliness.
6. Ensures all equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
7. Performs duties of washing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, polishing, and dusting using appropriate equipment and products.
8. Cleans bed frames and mattresses as scheduled and required.
9. Collects waste and washes waste receptacles.
10. Cleans and maintains housekeeping carts including restocking.
11. Performs duties of collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and transporting linen and clothing.
12. Cleans and processes laundry and linen in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines.
13. May be required to make minor repairs to laundry and linen as required.
14. Distributes laundry and linen as appropriate.
15. Restocks supplies in all areas, as assigned and required.
16. Assists with inventory procedures.
17. Assists/participates in department quality control audits and procedures.
18. Other duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATION

Close Date: Apr 10, 2025 4:00 PM
EFT: 0.50
Employment Status: Part Time
Anticipated Shift: Days
Anticipated shift length: 7.75 hour shifts
Wage Rate: As per collective agreement
Department: Environmental Services
Site: West-Man Nursing Home (Virden)
Location / Home Base: Virden
HR Posting Number: WMSS251413
Posting Date: Apr 03, 2025

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.
If you are currently employed by PMH, please utilize the internal application form. If you are not employed by PMH, please utilize the external application form.
In order to be considered for the position, both internal and external applicants must submit a current resume with their application form.
If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.
Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application is your authorization to complete said reference checks.
PMH has an Indigenous Human Resources initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.
We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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