Housekeeping Aide

South Huron Hospital Association; Exeter; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

South Huron Hospital Association in Exeter, Ontario, is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Aide to maintain a sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the hospital including patient and specialized rooms.

Responsibilities include following established cleaning procedures, supporting infection control, and collaborating with staff to adapt to changing conditions while upholding OHRC and AODA requirements. Prior hospital cleaning experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (Grade 12) required.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, MDS, and processes for handling cleaning products.
• Experience cleaning in a hospital or institutional setting will be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, colleagues, and management.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and rapidly adjust to changing conditions.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and software.
• Current Police Check/Vulnerable Sector Screen and immunization status (including COVID-19 vaccination) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning functions throughout the Hospital, including patient and specialized rooms.
• The mandate of this role is on maintaining a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• The Housekeeping Aide also plays a vital role in infection control processes, ensuring that the environment is safe and free from infectious agents for everyone in the hospital.

Skills

WHMIS knowledge

MDS knowledge

Cleaning products handling

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Computer applications

Police Check/Vulnerable Sector Screen

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unifor Bargaining Unit
Internal / External Posting

About the South Huron Hospital Association (SHHA):

We serve the Municipality of South Huron and its adjacent communities—a catchment area of approximately19,000 residents. The hospital is located in the village of Exeter, approximately 30 minutes north of London,and provides 24/7 emergency services in addition to acute, rehabilitation and complex continuing careinpatient services and various diagnostic and ambulatory services. Our staff also supports family practiceand walk-in care at the South Huron Medical Centre. As a small rural hospital, we cherish the relationship wehave with our community and pledge uncompromising standards to those we serve.

Housekeeping Aide

Part-time position

Unifor Bargaining Unit
Internal / External Posting

We serve the Municipality of South Huron and its adjacent communities—a catchment area of approximately19,000 residents. The hospital is located in the village of Exeter, approximately 30 minutes north of London,and provides 24/7 emergency services in addition to acute, rehabilitation and complex continuing careinpatient services and various diagnostic and ambulatory services. Our staff also supports family practiceand walk-in care at the South Huron Medical Centre. As a small rural hospital, we cherish the relationship wehave with our community and pledge uncompromising standards to those we serve.

Position Description:

The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning functions throughout the Hospital, including patient andspecialized rooms. The mandate of this role is on maintaining a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environmentin accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The Housekeeping Aide also plays a vital role ininfection control processes, ensuring that the environment is safe and free from infectious agents foreveryone in the hospital.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Abilities):

• High School diploma or equivalent (Grade 12) required.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, MDS, and processes for handling cleaning products.
• Experience cleaning in a hospital or institutional setting will be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, colleagues, and management
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and rapidly adjust to changing conditions.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and software.
• Current Police Check/Vulnerable Sector Screen and immunization status (including COVID-19 vaccination) required upon hire.

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