Helper

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare is seeking a Helper 1 in Environmental Services to provide a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. The role focuses on cleaning and disinfecting areas, washing floors, ceilings and walls, and cleaning inside windows as per infection control guidelines.

The position is temporary full-time for approximately 1 year, with rotating evening shifts (Mon-Sun, 7.5 hours, 1600-2400) in Oakville, Ontario, offering a wage of $27.10–$27.62 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a rotating evening shift.
• Strong reading and comprehension of instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect public and clinical areas per infection control guidelines.
• Wash floors, ceilings and walls.
• Clean inside of windows.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Reading labels & manuals

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun 7.5 hour evenings
• Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

As a member of the Environmental Services team, the Helper 1 will be primarily responsible for providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

• Cleaning and disinfecting public and clinical areas using methods approved by the Housekeeping and Infection Control departments
• Washing floors, ceilings and walls
• Cleaning inside of windows
• Related duties as required

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• High School Diploma required
• Recent practical and related experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Must be able to work well in a team setting
• Must possess English language verbal communication skills and literacy skills sufficient to understand verbal and written instructions and to read product labels and procedure manuals
• Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including: continuous standing and walking, forward bending, pushing/pulling carts and reaching. Some overhead reaching, squatting, climbing and heavy lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to operate moderate to light equipment required
• May be required to work and adapt to multiple areas
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday; Various rotating 7.5 hour evening shifts; 1600-2400;and every other weekend (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary:$27.100 to $27.620 per hour

Date Posted: September 22, 2026

Internal Applicants Due By:September 29, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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