26244 Housekeeper, RPT - External Applicants Survey

VACANCY NUMBER:

0000026244

This posting is for an existing position

POSITION:

Housekeeper

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

DEPARTMENT:

Environmental Services

STATUS:

Regular Part-Time

# OF POSITIONS:

SALARY RANGE:
$26.93 - $27.54

POSTING DATE: 20 July 2026

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)</B>
-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.

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

1.Please complete your full name, phone number, home address and email address(Required.)

Your First and Last Name

Your Phone Number

Your Home Address

Your email address

2.Please attach a copy of your resume(Required.)

No file chosen

3.Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?(Required.)

Yes

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

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

6.Do you have a Secondary School Education Diploma?(Required.)

7.Do you have front line housekeepers course?(Required.)

8.Do you have dangerous goods transportation certificate?(Required.)

9.Are you able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions?(Required.)

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

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

12.Do you have 1 year experience Housekeeping in a Health Care setting?(Required.)

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

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

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

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.(Required.)