Hospital Housekeeper

The Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre is seeking an individual to perform housekeeping services and supervise staff and inmate cleaners in practical aspects of institutional housekeeping. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: As Hospital Housekeeper, you will: - supervise staff and inmate cleaners in housekeeping practices - demonstrate the proper use of cleaning equipment and methods of cleaning - conduct regular inspections of cleaning areas - ensure that standards of economy and sanitation are maintained by establishing practices and procedures - recommend cleaning program changes - assign duties, coordinate schedules and monitor the work of cleaning staff **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory Requirement**: - you have completed of the Ontario Hospital Association Housekeeping Supervisor Course or have equivalent experience **Technical Knowledge and Skills**: - you have demonstrated knowledge and experience in institutional housekeeping practices and procedures - you have experience in coordinating housekeeping activities - you have knowledge of institutional security practices and procedures **Other Essential Skills**: - you can provide direction and guidance with housekeeping practices - you use your interpersonal skills to interact with staff and inmate cleaners when responding to housekeeping duties - you can conduct the quality control of housekeeping practices and assess the conduct of staff and inmate cleaners - you use your planning and coordinating skills to ensure that housekeeping services are provided in a timely manner **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 165 Barton Street East, Hamilton, West Region, General Screening Requirement **Compensation Group**: - Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions - **Schedule**: - 4**Category**: - Corrections and Enforcement**Posted on**: - Wednesday, October 2, 2024**Note**: Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.