Permanent Full-Time Housekeeping Aide- Operating Room

Dryden Regional Health Centre; Dryden; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Health and dental benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Operating Room Housekeeping Aide in our Environmental Services Department. The role maintains a clean, safe, and sterile environment within the Surgical Services Department, ensuring ORs, procedure rooms, and surrounding areas are prepared per infection prevention standards to support high-quality surgical care.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, Days. Compensation starts at $25.24/hr.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and previous experience is an asset.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Conscientious with attention to detail.
• Ability to adhere to DRHC policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates DRHC core values: Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect.
• Immunization record including Covid-19 vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect operating rooms and Surgical Services areas in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Perform routine cleaning of operating rooms and equipment.
• Collect and dispose of general and biomedical waste.
• Handle soiled linen and replenish departmental supplies.
• Complete assigned work orders and maintain housekeeping equipment.
• Follow hospital policies, infection prevention and control, and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Surgical Services team to support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Infection control

Policy adherence

Safety awareness

Job description

The Dryden Regional Health Centre Is Seeking To Fill The Following Position With a Highly Motivated, Team-oriented Professional In Our Environmental Services Department. Permanent Full-Time Operating Room Housekeeping Aide.

The Operating Room Housekeeping Aide plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sterile environment within the Surgical Services Department. Working closely with the surgical team, this position is responsible for ensuring operating rooms, procedure rooms, and surrounding clinical areas are cleaned and prepared in accordance with infection prevention and control standards, accreditation requirements, and hospital policies. This role directly supports patient safety by maintaining an environment that enables the delivery of high-quality surgical care. Monday to Friday, Days.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect operating rooms and Surgical Services areas in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Perform routine cleaning of operating rooms and equipment.
• Collect and dispose of general and biomedical waste.
• Handle soiled linen and replenish departmental supplies.
• Complete assigned work orders and maintain housekeeping equipment.
• Follow hospital policies, infection prevention and control, and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Surgical Services team to support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and previous experience is an asset
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job
• Excellent communication skills
• Conscientious with attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to the DRHC's policies and procedures
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior
• Demonstrates DRHC Core Values; Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect
• Immunization record must be presented prior to hirs, including Covid 19 vaccination

This is a union position. Compensation will be as per the Collective Agreement, starting salary is $25.24/hr.

Benefits

• participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• comprehensive health and dental benefits
• opportunities for professional growth and development

This posting will close August 20, 2026; interviews will commence as applications are received. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.