26409 Housekeeper, EVS, RPT

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

Job summary

CKHA in Chatham-Kent, Ontario is seeking a Regular Part-Time Housekeeper to support hospital facilities. The role focuses on custodial work, infection control, and maintaining a safe, clean patient environment. Requires ability to read/write instructions and basic computer tasks.

Experience in health-care housekeeping is preferred; WHMIS, safety awareness, and flexibility with shifts including days, afternoons, midnights and weekends are essential. CKHA is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Front Line Housekeepers course preferred.
• Dangerous Goods Transportation certificate preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Front Line Housekeepers course

Dangerous Goods Transportation certificate

Tools

Outlook

Order entry system

Safety Monitor Pro training

Intranet navigation

Job description

0000026409

This posting is for an existing position

LOCATION

Chatham-Kent, Ontario

STATUS

Regular Part-Time

# OF POSITIONS

1

SALARY RANGE

$26.93 - $27.54

POSTING DATE

01 October 2026

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]