Housekeeping Aide

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Imagine a supportive employer, a career that allows you to follow your passion and calling, and the endless learning opportunities you will receive. To do what you're good at and be a part of something extraordinary. At West Haldimand General, you can experience all of that and more. Our Housekeeping Aides perform a very important role in keeping our Hospital safe and clean for our patients. You will be given the opportunity to become an integral part of our small team where you truly make a difference in the patient experience. West Haldimand General Hospital is located in the beautiful town of Hagersville, and is a scenic half hour drive to Simcoe, Brantford and Hamilton. If working to make a difference for patients’ appeals to you, then we would love to hear from you. We currently have vacancies for a Housekeeping Aide in our Housekeeping Department.

**DUTIES**

Performs the following functions to ensure that departments are cleaned, stocked and prepared for patients, families and staff:
1. Cleaning of the Emergency Department, washrooms, isolation cleaning, room set up, spill and waste removal.

2. Replenish and stock housekeeping and paper supplies.

3. Stock linen quotas.

4. Maintain and clean housekeeping equipment.

5. Respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

6. Other duties assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

1. Minimum Grade 12 education and / or equivalent education

2. Previous experience in a hospital or health care setting preferred.

3. Demonstrates ability to accept assignments, delegation, requests and follow instructions.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, both verbal and written.

5. Ability to use commercial cleaning equipment and to work with cleaning agents.

6. Ability to work in an active nursing unit, dealing with isolation procedures.

7. Ability to stand for long periods, repetitive reaching, bending, climbing step ladder, pushing and lifting using good body mechanics.

8. Ability to demonstrate attributes that contributes to a respectful caring environment.

9. Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to department needs.

10. Past performance and attendance will be considered as part of the selection process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.39-$22.68 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hagersville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-01
Expected start date: 2023-06-01