Housekeeping Support Worker

**Job Number**:
J0925-0280

**Job Title**:
Housekeeping Support Worker - Environmental Services

**Department**:
Housekeeping Services

**Job Type**:
Temporary Full Time

**Approximate End Date**:
January 4, 2026

**Job Category**:
Support Services

**Union**:
SEIU

**Open Positions**:
1

**Salary**:
$26.38 - $26.96/Hour

**Hours of Work**:

- All Shifts (Days, Evenings Nights, Weekends)
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**Position Summary**

The Housekeeping Support Worker (HSW) is responsible for providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff as well as waste management and support to the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in alignment with the objectives, principles and philosophies of Environmental Services and the Hospital. The HSW is familiar with all aspects of Environment Services duties, procedures and equipment regarding materials and supplies used, and the Hospital layout.

**Qualifications**
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
- A minimum of one (1) year Hospital Janitorial experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in English both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently according to policies and procedures and job description.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible to meet different departmental needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe handling and storage of chemicals and solvents.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently as well as maintaining a disciplined level of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and attendance record.
- Demonstrated ability to follow specific instructions and perform duties while maintaining infection control mandates.
- Satisfactory work performance and attendance record required.

**Our Employees Enjoy**
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

**Employment Equity**

**Accommodation in the Workplace**
- Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially._

**Health & Safety Responsibilities**

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

**Closing Statement**
- OSMH is a mínimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital._** As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.**

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