26292 Housekeeper, Temp RPT

Tree Trust; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

CKHA in Chatham-Kent is seeking a temporary, part-time Housekeeper to support hospital cleaning and infection control across patient and non-patient areas.

Requirements include a secondary school diploma, relevant certificates, and WHMIS familiarity. Flexibility across day/evening shifts and strong safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma is required.
• Front Line Housekeepers course preferred.
• Dangerous Goods Transportation certificate preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions.
• Computer skills: Outlook, order entry, basic Word, intranet navigation.
• Understanding of WHMIS, Infection Control, Safety, and Waste Management.
• One year housekeeping experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• All housekeeping duties related to custodial work and infection control.
• Cleaning in patient and non-patient care areas across the hospital.
• Flexibility to work days, afternoons, midnights and weekends.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as floor maintainers, auto scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, vacuums and ladders.

Skills

Reading and writing instructions

Communication

Punctual and accountable

Flexible and adaptable

Team and customer focused

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Front Line Housekeepers course

Dangerous Goods Transportation certificate

Tools

Outlook

Order entry software

Basic Word

Intranet navigation

WHMIS training

Infection Control training

Safety monitor pro training

Equipment operation (floor maintainers, auto scrubbers, vacuums, ladders)

Job description

0000026292
This posting is for an existing position

POSITION:

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

DEPARTMENT:

STATUS:

Temporary Regular Part-Time

(September 14, 2026 to August 6, 2027)

# OF POSITIONS:

1

SALARY RANGE:
$26.93 - $27.54

POSTING DATE: 13 August 2026

CLOSING DATE:

BARGAINING UNIT:

UNIFOR

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill and Experience)

• Secondary School Diploma.
• Certificate, Front Line Housekeepers course preferred
• Dangerous Goods Transportation certificate preferred
• Able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Computer skills to include outlook, order entry, basic word, safety monitor pro training, knowledge of intranet navigation
• Understanding of WHMIS, Infection Control, Safety, Family and Patient Centered Care, Waste Management protocols
• One year Housekeeping experience in Health Care setting
• Experience with equipment, such as floor maintainers, auto scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, vacuums and ladders.
• Satisfactory attendance.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)

• Excellent motor coordination an asset.
• Ability to communicate and follow all instructions, pleasant and flexible.
• Effective communication skills to deal with patients, families and staff.
• Team and customer focused, work well with patients, families, volunteers, other staff and contract employees.
• Open to change and proactive.
• Ability to work alone and prioritize - self motivated.
• Must be punctual and accountable.
• Must be flexible and accommodating.
• Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
• Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.
• Demonstrated performance that reflects our code of conduct, purpose and values statements

ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)

• All Housekeeping duties related to custodial work, and Infection Control.
• Essential duties, cleaning in patient and non patient care in all areas of the hospital.
• Flexibility and availability to work days, afternoons, midnights and weekends.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment, i.e. floor maintainers, auto scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, vacuums and ladders.

CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 519-437-6058 or by email at [e-mail]