Housekeeping/Linen Aide (90 hours in 4 weeks)

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

Job summary

Mississippi River Health Alliance is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping/Linen Aide at the CPDMH location. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors, following infection control policies.

Qualifying applicants should have at least Grade 11, one year of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This is a permanent part-time position with vaccination policy compliance required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 11.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Housekeeping/Linen Aide.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift & carry 3-5 gallon buckets of water for short distances & 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

• Maintain clean, healthy and eye appealing surroundings for patients, staff and visitors.
• Support infection control by following department policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Machinery operation

Education

Grade 11

Tools

Vacuum operation

Floor polisher operation

Job description

Competition:

CUPE 2026-002

Location

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH)

Position Type:

Permanent Part-Time

Salary Scale:

$23.69-25.35/hr

Start Date:

2026-01-08

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.

PreferredQualifications:

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

Qualified Applicants should apply in person or by email to:

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices –If you require accommodation throughout any part of the recruitment process,please contact Human Resources to let us know how we may assist you.

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.