About the role
Work Type: Part Time
Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital)
This role is being advertised to f ill an existing vacancy
Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.
WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.
At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
**Please Note:**New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.
Position Summary:
Housekeeping Aides are responsible for the cleaning/servicing of building areas including the moving of furniture, equipment, and supplies in and around hospital departments. The Housekeeping Aide performs a variety of duties to maintain neat, orderly, and sanitary conditions in the hospital.
Position Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent required
- Ensure daily cleaning standards are met in patient and public areas
- Adhere to procedures for specialized cleaning as per infection prevention & control standards
- Perform scheduled housekeeping of equipment, supply carts, utility rooms, windows, fridges, offices, patient lounges, staff rooms and other core public areas as pertinent
- Perform routine cleaning of ceiling vents and radiators
- Practice safe management and disposal of linens and waste
- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure that a suitable cleaning standard is met
- Follow hospital procedures and protocols in all work activities
- Keyboard skills an asset
- Must have a level of physical fitness suitable to perform the manual tasks of the position
- Positive work record and good attendance record is essential
- Demonstrates leadership and a commitment to healthy work relationships through excellent communication
- Must be willing to get Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Application Instructions:
EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.
As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
International Applicants
If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.
We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.
About St. Mary’s General Hospital
St. Mary's General Hospital is one of Ontario’s top performing hospitals, nationally recognized for providing innovative, best practice adult acute care. Located in the heart of Kitchener – Waterloo Ontario, St. Mary’s serves as the Regional Cardiac Centre, caring for a population base of more than 750,000 people that extends from Waterloo Region to Wellington County, Grey Bruce and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. More than 1,200 staff and 800 physicians (supported by 400+ volunteers) passionately pursue our Vision to be the safest and most effective hospital in Canada, characterized by innovation, compassion and respect.
As a member of the St. Mary’s team, we offer our staff the unique opportunity to become involved in Mission work in developing countries, as part of the St. Joseph’s Health System International Outreach Program. Most recently, our staff and physicians have been involved in rebuilding lives and hope in Haiti.
We are looking for dedicated professionals who share our vision for excellence and commitment to providing compassionate care with dignity and respect. If your personal philosophy puts patients and their family at the centre of everything you do, St. Mary’s is where you want to practice.
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About the role
Work Type: Part Time
Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital)
This role is being advertised to f ill an existing vacancy
Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.
WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.
At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
**Please Note:**New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.
Position Summary:
Housekeeping Aides are responsible for the cleaning/servicing of building areas including the moving of furniture, equipment, and supplies in and around hospital departments. The Housekeeping Aide performs a variety of duties to maintain neat, orderly, and sanitary conditions in the hospital.
Position Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent required
- Ensure daily cleaning standards are met in patient and public areas
- Adhere to procedures for specialized cleaning as per infection prevention & control standards
- Perform scheduled housekeeping of equipment, supply carts, utility rooms, windows, fridges, offices, patient lounges, staff rooms and other core public areas as pertinent
- Perform routine cleaning of ceiling vents and radiators
- Practice safe management and disposal of linens and waste
- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure that a suitable cleaning standard is met
- Follow hospital procedures and protocols in all work activities
- Keyboard skills an asset
- Must have a level of physical fitness suitable to perform the manual tasks of the position
- Positive work record and good attendance record is essential
- Demonstrates leadership and a commitment to healthy work relationships through excellent communication
- Must be willing to get Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Application Instructions:
EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.
As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
International Applicants
If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.
We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.
About St. Mary’s General Hospital
St. Mary's General Hospital is one of Ontario’s top performing hospitals, nationally recognized for providing innovative, best practice adult acute care. Located in the heart of Kitchener – Waterloo Ontario, St. Mary’s serves as the Regional Cardiac Centre, caring for a population base of more than 750,000 people that extends from Waterloo Region to Wellington County, Grey Bruce and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. More than 1,200 staff and 800 physicians (supported by 400+ volunteers) passionately pursue our Vision to be the safest and most effective hospital in Canada, characterized by innovation, compassion and respect.
As a member of the St. Mary’s team, we offer our staff the unique opportunity to become involved in Mission work in developing countries, as part of the St. Joseph’s Health System International Outreach Program. Most recently, our staff and physicians have been involved in rebuilding lives and hope in Haiti.
We are looking for dedicated professionals who share our vision for excellence and commitment to providing compassionate care with dignity and respect. If your personal philosophy puts patients and their family at the centre of everything you do, St. Mary’s is where you want to practice.