Housekeeping Aide (PDH) #2025-182

Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA); Palmerston; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Palmerston seeks a Housekeeping Aide for regular part-time work. Candidates should have experience in a hospital setting, excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness and safety protocols are followed. The position offers a wage of $28.23 - 28.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to receive written and verbal instructions regarding job routines and safety precautions.
• Familiarity with computer processes such as email and word processing.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks associated with the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties in a hospital environment.
• Ensure cleanliness according to health and safety standards.
• Assist in maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment.

Skills

Housekeeping experience in hospital environment

Interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Knowledge of Infection Control procedures

Education

Housekeeping Certificate for Healthcare

Job description

September 23, 2025

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

PALMERSTON & DISTRICT HOSPITAL

POSTING: #2025-182

Overview

Housekeeping Aide – Regular Part Time, within the Support Services Department at Palmerston and District Hospital.

Requirements

• Housekeeping experience in hospital environment or similar is required
• Housekeeping Certificate for Healthcare setting an asset
• Ability to receive written and verbal instructions concerning job routines, operation of equipment and safety precautions
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with computer processes of email, intranet, word and excel a benefit
• Familiarity with Hospital Waste protocols and standards
• Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Control procedures in a health care setting
• Ability to carry out the physical aspects inherent in this position (see working conditions below)
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

Working Conditions

Physical demands of the job require tasks that involve repeated lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing carts, periodic climbing which include ladders, operation of floor machines and other equipment

Hours of Work

• Day, evening and weekend shifts as per department schedule
• As per Collective Agreement

Salary

• $28.23 - 28.80 per hour

Application

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00 pm on October 1, 2025.

Internal applicants please apply with your work email address.

External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.