Environmental Services Aide

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

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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**:
**Overview**:

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

JOB INFORMATIONs

**Close Date**:
Apr 26, 2024 4:00 PM

**EFT**
0.80

**Employment Status**:
Part Time

**Anticipated Shift**
Days

**Anticipated shift length**:
7.75 hour shifts

**Wage Rate**:
As per collective agreement

**Department**:
Environmental Services

**Site**:
Souris Health Centre (includes Personal Care Home)

**Additional Sites**:
**Location / Home Base**:
Souris

**HR Posting Number**:
SOSS241752

**Posting Date**:
Apr 19, 2024