24040 Housekeeper, Rpt

VACANCY NUMBER:
0000024040

POSITION:
Housekeeper

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

DEPARTMENT:
Housekeeping

STATUS:
Regular Part-Time

OF POSITIONS:
9

POSTING DATE: 29 January 2024

BARGAINING UNIT:
UNIFOR
- ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill and Experience)- Secondary School Diploma.
- Certificate, Front Line Housekeepers course preferred
- Dangerous Goods Transportation certificate preferred
- Able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
- Computer skills to include outlook, order entry, basic word, safety monitor pro training, knowledge of intranet navigation
- Understanding of WHMIS, Infection Control, Safety, Family and Patient Centered Care, Waste Management protocols
- One year Housekeeping experience in Health Care setting
- Experience with equipment, such as floor maintainers, auto scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, vacuums and ladders.
- Satisfactory attendance.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)- Excellent motor coordination an asset.
- Ability to communicate and follow all instructions, pleasant and flexible.
- Effective communication skills to deal with patients, families and staff.
- Team and customer focused, work well with patients, families, volunteers, other staff and contract employees.
- Open to change and proactive.
- Ability to work alone and prioritize - self motivated.- Must be punctual and accountable.
- Must be flexible and accommodating.
- Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
- Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.
- Demonstrated performance reflecting the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)- All Housekeeping duties related to custodial work, and Infection Control.
- Essential duties, cleaning in patient and non patient care in all areas of the hospital.
- Flexibility and availability to work days, afternoons, midnights and weekends.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment, i.e. floor maintainers, auto scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, vacuums and ladders.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.