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Domestic Worker

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring four temporary Domestic Workers on the housekeeping team at Placentia Health Centre. The work covers collecting, sorting, folding, pressing and delivering linens and patient clothing, and keeping clinical areas clean and aseptic. Pay is CG-19, CAD 20.86 to 22.51 per hour, with hours based on department needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect, sort, fold, press and store linens and patient clothing
  • Deliver clean linens and clothing to clinical units
  • Keep clinical and patient areas clean, safe and aseptic
  • Use and maintain automatic and manual cleaning equipment
  • Handle cleaning chemicals safely

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Satisfactory record of work performance

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Employer posting date
2026-11-12
First seen by our source
2026-11-13
Source record updated
2026-11-13

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCleaning & custodial
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 44 lb · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

FieldValue
HeadquartersSt. John's
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Job description
Zone: Eastern Rural Zone
Location: Placentia Health Centre

Domestic Worker (4 positions)
Housekeeping
Temp Call-In
NAPE HS
HoursBased on the needs of the department.
SalaryCG-19 (CAD20.86 - CAD22.51 per hour)
Competition NumberVAC0031089
Posted Date2026-11-13
Closing Date2026-11-20
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job SummaryDomestic Workers are a part of the housekeeping team on the clinical and patient units and are responsible for ensuring the facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and aseptic condition. The Domestic Worker M is primarily responsible for collecting and sorting linen and patient clothing, folding, pressing, storing, and delivering clean linens and resident clothing to appropriate areas.


Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts/moves objects/supplies between 10-25 lbs., and occasionally between 22 - 44 lbs.
Regularly uses body movement to bend, crouch, kneel and reach, as well as frequent standing/walking and firm grasping.
Uses, pushes, and pulls with medium forces with firm grasping automatic and manual cleaning equipment.
Regularly completes repetitive tasks requiring attentiveness and alertness when handling various chemicals used for cleaning.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively.
Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

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