Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping Aide / Laundry Aide)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Manager, Environmental Services or the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Services Aide performs housekeeping and laundry duties according to departmental policies and procedures, infection control guidelines, and applicable government regulations and legislation. The position prioritizes and completes assigned duties, inspections, and inventory responsibilities within established timeframes and schedules, while contributing to patient and workplace safety. The aide cleans assigned areas, inspects areas before the end of the shift, maintains equipment and housekeeping carts, and performs a range of floor and surface-care duties. Laundry responsibilities include collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, transporting, processing, and distributing linen and clothing. The aide also restocks supplies, assists with inventory and quality-control procedures, and may assist with staff and student orientation.
Requirements
- Grade 9 education (Manitoba standards); other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated dexterity and efficient work methods.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and competence in 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 coworkers, clients, and the interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of laundry and housekeeping services in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines.
- Prioritize and complete duties, inspections, and inventory responsibilities within established timeframes and schedules.
- Perform duties in a manner that enhances patient and workplace safety.
- Assist with training and/or orientation of Environmental Services staff and students.
- Follow departmental procedures to maintain consistency and quality of service.
- Clean assigned areas according to established cleaning schedules and infection control guidelines.
- Complete extra cleaning duties within established timeframes and schedules.
- Conduct daily tours of assigned areas before the end of the shift and inspect them for cleanliness.
- Ensure equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
- Wash, mop, wax, vacuum, polish, and dust using appropriate equipment and products.
- Clean bed frames and mattresses as scheduled and required.
- Collect waste and wash waste receptacles.
- Clean, maintain, and restock housekeeping carts.
- Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and transport linen and clothing.
- Clean and process laundry and linen according to established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines.
- Make minor repairs to laundry and linen when required.
- Distribute laundry and linen as appropriate.
- Restock supplies in assigned areas.
- Assist with inventory procedures and participate in department quality-control audits and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
