Environmental Service Aide - Temporary Part-Time (HDMH) Huntsville, ON

Mahc; Huntsville; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff referral program

HOOPP pension

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Muskoka Algonon Healthcare (MAHC) seeks an Environmental Service Aide for a temporary part-time role at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. You will perform housekeeping, cleaning programs, and related custodial duties to maintain a safe, clean facility in line with policy and quality standards.

Applicants should have a secondary school diploma and the Public Health Ontario Environmental Toolkit certification.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma is required.
• Completion of Public Health Ontario Environmental Toolkit within one month of start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping, cleaning, and custodial duties to meet facility standards.
• Carry out floor maintenance, carpet care, waste collection, and recycling programs.
• Follow cleaning checklists and report supply usage and issues to supervisor.
• Maintain neatness of patient rooms and common areas daily.
• Engage with patients and staff professionally to support care delivery.
• Participate in ongoing education to keep skills current.

Skills

Verbal and written communication in EN

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Adaptability

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Public Health Ontario Toolkit cert

Job description

Environmental Service Aide - Temporary Part-Time (HDMH)

Tracking Code

26-462

Position Type

Temporary Part Time - Undetermined Length

Salary Range

$26.51 - $27.19

Salary Type

Hourly

Posted Date

10/5/2026

Job Closing Date

11/6/2026

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.

Recruitment Process

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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process

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