Housekeeping Aide

Position Summary :

The Emergency Department (ED) Housekeeping Aide maintains environmental and infection prevention and control standards within established policies and procedures of St. Mary’s General Hospital. The ED Housekeeping Aide performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms and bays, waiting rooms, hallways, washrooms, offices, and other assigned tasks in the hospital outside of the inpatient housekeeping team hours. The ED Housekeeping Aide is an integral member of the ED team and works collaboratively with the ED Attendants in maintaining cleaning standards within the ED and other areas as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to receive and comprehend written and verbal instructions concerning job routines, operation of equipment and safety precautions.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment to collectively achieve departmental goals.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and direction throughout completion of tasks and daily priorities.

Preferred Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience working in a housekeeping role.
• Housekeeping Certificate for Healthcare Setting.
• Familiarity with Hospital Waste protocols and standards.
• Knowledge of Infection Control procedures in a healthcare setting.
• Keyboard skills an asset.

Application Instructions:

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. SMGH 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 [email protected].

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.