25381 Housekeeper, Rpt

VACANCY NUMBER:
0000025381

POSITION:
Housekeeper

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

DEPARTMENT:
Housekeeping

STATUS:
Regular Part-Time

OF POSITIONS:
1

SALARY RANGE:
$26.93 - $27.54

POSTING DATE: 09 September 2025

CLOSING DATE:
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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill, 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 that reflects our code of conduct, purpose and values statements

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.

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.