VACANCY NUMBER:
0000025371

POSITION:
Housekeeper

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

DEPARTMENT:
Housekeeping

STATUS:
Temporary Regular Part-Time
(ASAP to April 5, 2026)

# OF POSITIONS:
1

SALARY RANGE:
$26.93 - $27.54

POSTING DATE: 3 September 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 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.

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

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* 1. Please complete your full name, phone number, home address and email address

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* 2. Please attach a copy of your resume

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* 3. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

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* 4. Have you ever worked for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance before? If yes, please provide name used while employed here.

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* 5. Do you give CKHA permission to contact your current and previous employer(s), educational institution, and references as provided?

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* 6. Do you have a Secondary School Education Diploma?

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* 7. Do you have front line housekeepers course?

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* 8. Do you have dangerous goods transportation certificate?

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* 9. Are you able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions?

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* 10. Do you have computer skills including Outlook, Order entry, Basic Word, Safety Monitor Pro, knowledge of intranet navigation?

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* 11. Do you have an understanding of WHMIS, Infection Control, Family and Patient Centered Care, Waste Management protocols?

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* 12. Do you have 1 year experience Housekeeping in a Health Care setting?

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* 13. Do you have one year Food Services experience in a Health Care setting?

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* 14. Do you have experience with equipment, such as floor maintainers, auto scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, vacuums and ladders?

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* 15. Please add additional comments related to skills, experience or training.

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* 16. Are any family members (parent, sibling , spouse, former spouse, domestic partner, children (including step, foster and adoptive children), or in-laws (daughter, son, mother, father, brother, sister) employed at CKHA? If yes, please provide name.

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