Housekeeping Aide (PDH) #2025-71

Whca; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Aide to join its Support Services Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. As a Housekeeping Aide, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures, and providing excellent customer service. The position requires a commitment to teamwork and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. If you are passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere in a healthcare setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping within a hospital or similar environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Infection Control procedures in healthcare settings is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties including cleaning and maintaining hospital standards.
• Follow safety protocols and operate cleaning equipment as required.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to follow instructions

Knowledge of Infection Control procedures

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

Housekeeping Certificate for Healthcare

Tools

Email

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the Housekeeping Aide (PDH) #2025-71 role at Groves Memorial Community Hospital

One (1) temporary part time Housekeeping Aide position is available within the Support Services Department at Palmerston and District Hospital.

This position is unionized with OPSEU, Local 226.

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

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 April 17, 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care