VACANCY NUMBER:

0000025319

POSITION:

Housekeeper

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

DEPARTMENT:

Housekeeping

STATUS:

Temporary Regular Part-Time

(September 20, 2025 to March 30, 2027)

OF POSITIONS:

1

SALARY RANGE:
$26.93 - $27.54

POSTING DATE: 30 July 2025

CLOSING DATE:

BARGAINING UNIT:

UNIFOR

**In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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 at 519-437-6058 or by email at humanresources@ckha.on.ca