Here is an opportunity for an experienced leader to join Southern Health-Santé Sud as a Supervisor – Lead Hand in Environmental Services at a facility in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. In this role, you will maintain the quality of laundry and linen production, uphold housekeeping routines and standards, and assist in the orientation and training of housekeeping and laundry staff. Working in collaboration with the Manager, you will exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities and methods. If you have a minimum of three years of recent and relevant experience in Housekeeping/Laundry Services, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.
Who We Are
Southern Health-Santé Sud is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives, partnering with communities to offer safe, accessible, and sustainable people-centered health care. We serve a diverse region and are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. When you join our team, you become part of a region that offers a lifestyle like no other a safe, peaceful, beautiful, and fulfilling life for you and your family. We are committed to providing accommodations upon request throughout the selection process.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain the quality of laundry and linen production, ensuring all items meet established standards.
- Uphold housekeeping routines and standards of practice throughout the facility.
- Assist in the orientation and training of housekeeping and laundry staff.
- Work in collaboration with the Manager – Environmental Services.
- Exercise initiative and independent judgment to determine work priorities and methods.
- Take action on unusual matters as they arise, problem-solving within the scope of your responsibilities.
- Communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals, and co-workers.
- Respect and promote a culturally diverse population in all interactions.
- Maintain confidentiality in all formats, including paper, electronic, and other mediums.
- Travel to other regional facilities as duties may require.
- Work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.
What We’re Looking For
Experience:
- Minimum of three years of recent and relevant experience in Housekeeping/Laundry Services.
Education:
- Completion of Grade 12 education (Manitoba Standard).
- Certificate in Leadership or completion of Supervision courses.
- Other equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Demonstrated ability to use housekeeping and laundry technology, equipment, and techniques.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
- Demonstrated ability to handle chemicals and cleaning supplies as per defined procedures.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others.
- Effective communication skills with staff, health care professionals, and co-workers.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Flexibility in adjusting to a changing environment.
- Problem-solving skills within the scope of the position.
- Respect for and ability to promote a culturally diverse population.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality.
- Good work and attendance record.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
- No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions anticipated.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work in a supportive, people-centered health care environment.
- A chance to live and work in the beautiful community of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
- The satisfaction of contributing to the well-being of residents and patients.
- Commitment to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- French Language Services considerations for bilingual candidates.
- Salary Ranges 17$ per hr depends on experience
Important Information
- Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check (successful candidate responsible for any service charges incurred).
- All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
- Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
- Consistent with the French Language Services Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered.
- Job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor’s representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
Ready to Apply?
If you are an experienced housekeeping or laundry professional ready to take on a supervisory role in a diverse and welcoming health care region, we encourage you to apply. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.