Housekeeping/Linen Aide (195 hours in 6 weeks, Day/Evening)

Mississippi River Health Alliance; Carleton Place; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi River Health Alliance is seeking a Housekeeping/Linen Aide for a temporary full-time role at the Carleton Place facility. The incumbent will follow department policies to maintain clean, safe spaces for patients, staff and visitors, supporting infection prevention and overall care quality.

Initial responsibilities include handling housekeeping duties, linen management, and operating standard cleaning equipment, with emphasis on safety and adherence to written instructions.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 11.
• A minimum of one year previous experience as a Housekeeping/Linen Aide.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow specific written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift and carry 3-5 gallon buckets of water for short distances and push moderately heavy loads.
• Ability to lift heavy loads of linen, 20 to 45 pounds when wet, and push heavy carts.
• Ability to operate a vacuum, floor polisher and other machinery.
• Ability to work at tasks requiring continuous physical activity including lifting, pushing, walking, reaching, climbing (ladders) carrying and bending.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Housekeeping/Linen Department Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Maintain clean, healthy and eye-appealing surroundings for patients, staff and visitors.
• Contribute to Infection prevention and control in daily tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Lift/carry 3-5 gal buckets

Lift 20-45 lb linen

Operate vacuum/floor polisher

Education

Grade 11

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Floor polisher

Other housekeeping machinery

Job description

Competition:

CUPE 2026-005

Location

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH)

Program:

Position Type:

Temporary Full Time

Salary Scale:

$23.69-25.35/hr

Start Date:

2026-02-05

Job Description

Theincumbent is responsible for the duties as described in the Housekeeping/Linen Department Policy and ProcedureManual, in order to ensure the prevention of cross infection andcontamination. This includes maintainingclean, healthy and eye appealing surroundings for patients, staff and visitors.

Basic Requirements:

• Successfulcompletion of Grade 11.
• A minimumof one year previous experience as a Housekeeping/LinenAide.
• Demonstratedgood interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability tounderstand and follow specific written and oral instructions.
• Ability tolift & carry 3-5 gallon buckets of water for short distances & pushmoderately heavy loads.
• Ability tolift heavy loads of linen, 20 to 45 pounds when wet, and push heavy carts.
• Ability tooperate a vacuum, floor polisher and other machinery.
• Ability towork at tasks requiring continuous physical activity including lifting,pushing, walking, reaching, climbing (ladders) carrying and bending.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basicknowledge and principles of hygiene and sanitation.
• Previousrelated experience in a hospital environment.

Please note that according to theMRHA Vaccination Policies, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless theycan provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on thebasis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to beconsidered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicantsmust provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving theyhave been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a validmedical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) iscommitted to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.We believe that embracing diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace andenhances the quality of care we provide to our patients, residents andcommunity. We are dedicated to creating an environment where every individualfeels valued, respected and supported regardless of race, ethnicity, gender,sexual orientation, religion, age, ability or background. We aim to create a workplacewhere everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of providingintegrated health care that meets the evolving life-long needs of ourcommunities.