Environmental Service Aide - Temporary Part-Time (HDMH)

Medisca Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff referral program

HOOPP

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is seeking an Environmental Service Aide for a temporary part-time role at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH). You will perform housekeeping, floor care, and linen tasks, while supporting quality improvements and patient-centered care.

Requirements include a secondary school diploma and Public Health Ontario toolkit certification. Shifts include days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with HOOPP and a collaborative team environment offered.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to work well with others in an interdisciplinary team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to complete workload with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Willingness to adapt to change and maintain regular attendance.
• Physical ability to lift, stand, walk and operate equipment for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties and custodial tasks to maintain facility standards.
• Maintain hard floors, deep cleaning, carpet care, garbage and recycling programs.
• Follow daily/weekly/monthly checklists; handle tasks like wall refinishing and linen transport.
• Contribute ideas to improve resource use and waste control with supervision.
• Communicate professionally with patients and staff to meet client needs.
• Ensure cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas and manage mobility devices.
• Participate in ongoing education to keep skills up to date.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Public Health Ontario Toolkit

Job description

Environmental Service Aide - Temporary Part-Time (HDMH)

Job Location

Tracking Code

26-378

Position Type

Temporary Part Time - Maternity Leave 12 - 18 months

Salary Range

$26.51 - $27.19

Salary Type

Hourly

Union

Posted Date

8/11/2026

Job Closing Date

9/29/2026

Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.

ROLE

• Perform housekeeping duties, preventative cleaning tasks and assigned custodial duties in all areas of the facility thus ensuring the facility environment meets the required standards.
• Perform duties related to hard floor maintenance program, deep cleaning program, carpet care program, garbage pick up, recycling and carpet vacuuming program.
• Adhere to daily, weekly and monthly cleaning check off lists, workplace policies and routines; including but not limited to: refinishing of wall surfaces as assigned, hanging drapes and curtains, washing and making beds and transporting of clean and soiled linens.
• Supporting the continuous quality improvement of the department by providing constructive ideas and solutions to problems and challenges involving: prudent use of resources, waste control and report to supervisor abnormal use of supplies.
• Utilizes professional communication to establish a working relationship with patients, co-workers for the purpose of meeting the needs of the clients, ensuring respect, dignity, and individuality of clients and co-workers.
• Ensures daily, the neatness and cleanliness of patient rooms, common areas including but not limited to rooms and equipment including: furniture, closets, mobility devices, tubs/bathrooms including commode chairs, utility rooms and kitchens.
• Participates in continuing education to ensure skills and abilities are maintained and enhanced.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)

• Secondary School Diploma
• Successful completion of Public Health Ontario’s Environmental Toolkit based on the Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections, PIDAC 2018, within one month of start date.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well with others in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work and complete workload assignments with minimal supervision.
• Must complete workload assignments with a high degree of attention to detail and thoroughness throughout areas of assignment.
• Show an eagerness and capacity to adapt to change. Regular and punctual attendance is a requirement of this position.
• Individual must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position which include lifting, standing, walking and the operation of various equipment for long periods of time.

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE(S)& EDUCATION

• Previous environmental aide experience in a healthcare facility is considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part-Time and Permanent Full-Time new hire you refer to MAHC)
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Department: Support Services

Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled